Richmond Hill Sleep and Lung Institute

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Home Sleep Study To Assess For Sleep Apnea

In Ontario, overnight sleep studies are usually done in the sleep laboratory. However, some people are unable to attend the in-laboratory study. Depending on symptoms and other health-related issues, a home sleep study may be an option. Although in-lab sleep studies are 100% covered by OHIP, home sleep studies are not covered. A doctor referral is not required.
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Facts about at-home sleep studies:
A home sleep study is a simplified version of an in-lab study. These portable devices monitor breathing, not the actual sleep, and are meant to evaluate for obstructive sleep apnea. They do not assess for other sleep disorders. The device we use is ApneaLink Air by ResMed.
An additional in-lab overnight sleep study may still be required if the home sleep test did not record enough data to establish the diagnosis of sleep apnea or if your symptoms persist and another sleep disorder is suspected.
Testing is done for one night in the comfort of your own home and the device is easy to apply.
Equipment is picked up at the laboratory on the day of testing and dropped off the following morning. Detailed instructions will be provided. Sensors used to include a finger probe to measure oxygen levels, a nasal cannula to monitor actual breathing and a belt around your chest to measure breathing effort. Data is analyzed and a report will be provided to you and your family doctor. If you live far from Richmond Hill, shipping options are available.

Quality Sleep Every Night

Since Richmond Hill Sleep and Lung Institute opened, we have been providing our community high quality, personalized care you deserve. With our experienced team and state-of-the-art technology, you can rest assured that your sleep is in the best of hands. Contact us with any questions or simply to learn more about our services.

Sleep disorders are conditions that result in changes in the way that you sleep.

There are many different types of sleep disorders. They're often grouped into categories that explain why they happen or how they affect you.

Some common types of sleep disorders include:
- Insomnia, in which you have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night.

- Sleep apnea, in which you experience abnormal patterns in breathing while you are asleep. There are several types of sleep apnea.
Restless legs syndrome (RLS), a type of sleep movement disorder.

- Restless legs syndrome, also called Willis-Ekbom disease, causes an uncomfortable sensation and an urge to move the legs while you try to fall asleep.

- Narcolepsy, a condition characterized by extreme sleepiness during the day and falling asleep suddenly during the day.

There are many ways to help diagnose sleep disorders. Doctors can usually treat most sleep disorders effectively once they're correctly diagnosed.

Adult Sleep Clinic

Richmond Hill Sleep and Lung Institute provides comprehensive, fully personalized assessment and treatment plan by our experienced team of technologists and physicians specializing in sleep medicine. To learn more or ask questions, simply reach out.

Pediatric Sleep Services

Does your child snore? Does your child show other signs of disturbed sleep: long pauses in breathing, much tossing and turning in the bed, chronic mouth breathing during sleep, and night sweats (owing to increased effort to breathe)? All these, especially snoring, are possible signs of sleep apnea, which is more common among children than generally recognized. It’s estimated that 1 to 4 percent of children suffer from sleep apnea, many of them being between 4 and 8 years old.
Does your child snore? Does your child show other signs of disturbed sleep: long pauses in breathing, much tossing and turning in the bed, chronic mouth breathing during sleep, and night sweats (owing to increased effort to live)? All these, especially snoring, are possible signs of sleep apnea, which is more common among children than generally recognized. It’s estimated that 1 to 4 percent of children suffer from sleep apnea, many of them being between 4 and 8 years old. be the consequence of chronic fragmented sleep. Bed-wetting, sleep-walking, re****ed growth, other hormonal and metabolic problems, and even failure to thrive can be related to sleep apnea. Several recent studies show a strong association between pediatric sleep disorders and childhood obesity.

Welcome to Richmond Hill Sleep and Lung Institute!

As the leading clinic in York Region, we’re committed to going above and beyond to provide our patients with the professional care and attention they need. With our highly experienced team, extensive services and state-of-the-art technology, you can rest assured that Richmond Hill Sleep and Lung Institute can help with all your sleep issues.