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In the United States, roughly 24 million people live with the symptoms of sleep apnea[1] without realizing that they have it. For many of them, at-home sleep apnea testing could be one way to get their condition diagnosed and begin receiving treatment[2] to improve it.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)[3] is a sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for brief periods because of a partial or total blockage of the upper airway. People with OSA experience frequent sleep interruptions and snoring and may also choke or gasp as they sleep. 

Untreated OSA can cause poor-quality sleep and daytime sleepiness[4], but it also increases the risk of many serious illnesses. This is why any doctor who suspects a person has OSA will recommend sleep apnea testing, either in a sleep lab or at home.

Learning the basics of home sleep apnea tests...