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There are many individuals who snore... but only a percentage of those who snore actually suffer from a sleep disorder like obstructive sleep apnea which has health consequences. Ideally, a formal sleep study should be performed to determine if any medical sleep issue is present given snoring is one of several symptoms that may suggest an underlying problem.
However, it is not uncommon that such snorers do not want to see a doctor let alone get a sleep study done.
For such individuals, it may be worthwhile to do a home sleep test using a Wellue Smart Pulse Oximeter demonstrated in this video and can be purchased online including Amazon.
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Such pulse oximeters are worn during the night while it continuously measures oxygen levels and heart rate while you sleep. These devices sync with a smartphone (apps are free) where the data is downloaded and analyzed.
These devices also come in many different forms including not just as a ring but also finger and face. ([ Ссылка ])
Devices using a ring tend to not be as accurate as devices utilizing a finger/wrist due to sensor placements on the sides.
Please be aware that such devices can not formally diagnose you with a sleep disorder... BUT, if it consistently shows abnormalities in your sleep (ODI 4% more than 9), you most likely do have a sleep disorder and should get a formal sleep study done. BUT... If these devices show normal sleep data consistently, then you probably have normal or at worst a mild sleep disorder which may not need any medical intervention.
Do keep in mind that although there is a correlation between AHI (apnea hypopnea index) determined on formal sleep studies and ODI 4% in pulse oximetry tests, it is not a precise correlation based on research comparing the two. Sleep study AHI more than 5 is considered abnormal (normal is less than 5, mild 5-15, moderate 15-30, severe is more than 30).
The nice thing with sleep devices like the Wellue Pulse Oximeters are that you can use it on as many nights as you want... or share its use with other family members. A definite advantage compared to a formal sleep study which is for one night only.
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Video produced by Dr. Chris Chang:
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Reference:
The Value of Oxygen Desaturation Index for Diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review. 2021 Feb;131(2):440-447. doi: 10.1002/lary.28663. Epub 2020 Apr 25. [ Ссылка ]
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