What Can a Sleep Study Diagnose?

Are you struggling with persistent sleep issues, experiencing daytime fatigue, or having trouble staying awake? These symptoms can be inconvenient and disruptive, and they could also indicate an underlying sleep disorder. At Dr. Avi Ishaaya Centers in Los Angeles, CA, board-certified sleep medicine physician Dr. Avi Ishaaya offers a comprehensive catalog of sleep studies, including at-home sleep study tests and in-lab options, to help diagnose a wide range of sleep-related conditions. Keep reading to learn how sleep studies work, what they can diagnose, and how a tailored sleep study may help improve your quality of life.

What is a sleep study?

A sleep study is a specialized test that monitors sleep patterns, breathing, and other bodily functions to assess overall sleep health and quality. Sleep studies can be performed in a sleep lab or in the comfort of your home. At Dr. Avi Ishaaya Centers, our at-home sleep apnea test provides a convenient, reliable alternative to traditional in-lab studies for many patients. During a sleep study, data is collected on multiple factors, such as brain activity, heart rate, oxygen levels, and muscle movements. Dr. Ishaaya and our team can then interpret this data to pinpoint any irregularities, which may help identify specific sleep disorders affecting your health and well-being.

What kind of sleep study do I need?

To meet each patient's unique needs, we are proud to provide a variety of sleep study tests at our full-service, state-of-the-art Los Angeles sleep lab, including:

• Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT): Assesses how quickly you fall asleep and enter REM sleep, often used to diagnose narcolepsy.
• Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT): Measures your ability to stay awake during the day, useful for evaluating excessive daytime sleepiness.
• Polysomnogram (PSG): An overnight study that monitors brain waves, breathing, blood oxygen levels, and more to diagnose multiple sleep disorders.
• CPAP Titration Study: Determines the optimal CPAP pressure level for treating obstructive sleep apnea.
• BiPAP Titration Study: For patients needing variable pressure levels, this study assesses the best BiPAP settings for sleep apnea management.

Does a home sleep study show sleep apnea?

Our award-winning at-home sleep study primarily focuses on diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. By using advanced technology, our at-home sleep apnea test captures essential data that Dr. Ishaaya can analyze to determine whether OSA or similar breathing issues are present. If you qualify, you can perform this test in your bed, making it an easy and accessible option for many patients. However, for patients with certain medical conditions or more complex sleep issues, an in-lab sleep study may be more appropriate.

How is sleep apnea treated?

Depending on the type of sleep apnea you have, the severity of your symptoms, underlying health conditions you may have, and other factors, Dr. Ishaaya will work to identify the most appropriate sleep apnea treatment possible for you. In many cases, a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine or APAP (automatic positive airway pressure) device is recommended to help you minimize the risks of sleep apnea and enjoy more restful nights once again.

Get a better night's sleep with a sleep study and sleep apnea treatment in Los Angeles, CA

If poor sleep is affecting your life, a sleep study may be the first step toward a solution. At Dr. Avi Ishaaya Centers in Los Angeles, CA, our team provides both at-home and in-lab sleep studies to diagnose and address sleep disorders. Call today to schedule a consultation with board-certified wellness physician and sleep specialist Dr. Avi Ishaaya, and take the first step toward the restful nights you deserve.