Sleep apnea affects many Americans nationwide and occurs when the upper airway becomes blocked repeatedly while the patient is asleep. Sleep studies are used by healthcare providers to diagnose sleep apnea and record the number of apneic episodes throughout the night and measure the oxygen levels during these events. Home sleep testing devices and services provided by Virtuox labs are accurate and are designed to offer patients testing in the comfort of their own home to achieve the most accurate results possible. Factors promoting seizures can include sleep deprivation. Obstructive Sleep Apnea, which is the most common type of sleep apnea is caused by a collapsed soft tissue in the back portion of the throat which blocks the airway. When this happens, the sleeper stops breathing from anywhere to 10 seconds to 3 minutes, which causes the most detrimental health effects on the patient. Properly diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea is key to preventing these traumatic episodes. Once the sleep apnea is properly diagnosed, an effective treatment plan can begin. Treatment options can vary based on patient needs.

Diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Virtuox Labs has taken diagnosing this debilitating illness to the next level by offering patients the option of having the testing conducted in the privacy of their own home. In the past, the only option available to the patient was to spend the night in a sleep lab and have what is known as a polysomnography test performed. This test involves sensors applied all over the body as it monitors biophysiological signals throughout the night. For many patients, they can forgo this option and participate in the comfortable, at home sleep study offered by Virtuox Labs. These tests are preferable because you undergo the testing in the comfort of your own home in your own bed, creating more accurate results. Additionally, this test is significantly less expensive and more convenient for patients.

Effectively Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Knowing the risk factors of sleep apnea are an initial part of identifying the problem before the treatment process. The risk factors are excessive weight, a positive family history, recessed chin, smoking, alcohol use, advanced aging, and abnormalities in the structure of the upper airway. Of all home sleep study companies, we rank top for helping patients diagnose this debilitating disease. CPAP machines are the most common way to treat sleep apnea in patients. These machines provide breathing assistance at night by sourcing the patient with a continuous positive airway pressure. Another huge help to the patient which is commonly suggested by physicians to treat this disease is weight loss.

How Treatment Plans Benefit Epileptic Patients

Patients with the disease epilepsy are prone to seizures that can greatly affect their quality of life. Diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea in the patients is an important part of reducing seizure episodes. Our home sleep study devices provide the most comfortable diagnostic method for epileptic patients. Because patients with epilepsy common have a more sedentary lifestyle they are prone to obesity, which can also increase the changes of obstructive sleep apnea episodes. Treating sleep apnea has proven to be an extremely effective measure of reducing epileptic episodes in these patients. Studies have shown that the more sleep apnea therapy that these patients are exposed to, the better the results of their outcome is, which is significant in greatly improving the overall health and quality of life in the patient.

Virtuox Labs has all of your Testing Needs

For all of your home sleep testing devices and services, Virtuox is a leader in their industry that patients have learned to depend on for quality care and accurate results. This privately held medical technology services company has the ability to perform their services with an industry leading web-based management application that allows them to effectively communicate globally with patients, equipment providers, and physicians. They strive to provide top quality care to their patients fostering the highest standards of quality care. Their comprehensive website is a great tool to learn about their services and important resources to help learn what you can expect from your home sleep study with Virtuox. For a no-obligation consultation, give their esteemed professionals a call today and see how they can help improve your quality of life.

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