FAQ
HOME SLEEP STUDY
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a condition that leads to choking events during sleep caused by partial collapse of the back of your throat.
It is estimated that over 40 million Americans and 1 billion people worldwide suffer from this condition. Over 90% will remain undiagnosed through life.
It causes poor quality sleep which ruins your day with excessive sleepiness and fatigue. Snoring can affect your partner. It affects most organ systems with serious effects in cardiovascular health. People with apnea have a higher incidence of heart attacks and strokes and tend to die younger.
Most are, but numbers vary depending on the technology. Our devices are over 95% accurate and easy to wear, in the convenience of your own home.
They are both great devices that allow accurate remote testing.
- The WatchPAT One provides more comprehensive data as it will measure: Apnea/hypopnea Events (Central and Obstructive), Snoring, Pulse, Oximetry and sleep stages. It is intended for single night testing.
- Night Owl measures: Apnea Events (Obstructive), Pulse, Oximetry and sleep stages. It has the advantage of multiple night testing.
Un HST es preciso, asequible y menos invasivo. En la mayoría de los casos, esta prueba proporcionará suficiente información para el diagnóstico de apnea obstructiva del sueño. Existen indicaciones para estudios del sueño en laboratorio que incluyen, entre otras:
– Enfermedad pulmonar avanzada
– Enfermedad cardíaca avanzada
– Sospecha de trastornos adicionales del sueño
– Trastornos neurológicos
Home tests are usually covered by insurance. Please remember that USECPAP was created to treat self-pay patients.
PERFORMING THE STUDY
The sleep physician will determine if additional data is required. Additional nights can be recorded with the NighOwl device.
Contact USECPAP the following day for additional instructions.
If we confirm after reviewing the data collected that you follow all provided instruction, and the absence of data was due to a device malfunction we will send you another NON-Disposable device with a pre-paid shipping label to repeat your test.
Yes, you can, but PLEASE: DO NOT remove the device.Remove the device ONLY in the morning when you are ready to start your day.
You should continue any medication you are taking before sleep.
Yes, you can use it.
- If you used a WatchPAT one: disposed the device in the garbage.
- If you used a NightOWL: return the device to its packaging and keep it in a safe place. Remember that this device can be used multiple times.
A thank you message will appear in the app on your phone.
If the test was successful, the specialist will contact you with the results. If the test was unsuccessful, a technician will contact you with instructions about how to repeat it.
CPAP USER GENERAL QUESTIONS
CPAPs splint your airway open by allowing flow of air that constantly prevents the airway collapse that causes sleep apnea. They have been used since the mid 80s and remain the most effective therapy for OSA. They also abolish snoring.
CPAPs are medically necessary devices typically covered by insurance. However, due to copayments and deductibles you may be responsible for significant payments and frustrating delays when dealing with insurance.
USECPAP was created to make sleep apnea evaluation accessible and affordable for all interested in good quality care without health insurance intervention.
Yes, it is mandatory.
CPAP is the most effective treatment for sleep apnea but not a cure. This is a long term endeavor. Losing weight will decrease the severity and in some instances cure Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Yes, you can return your CPAP and/or Mask ONLY if they have not been used and the packaging has not been opened.
Usually, 2 to 3 business days.
CPAP prescriptions are accepted up to ONE year after written date.
No, You ONLY need a prescription.
USING CPAP QUESTIONS
The climate control line or heated tube is a special hose that tries to optimize the humidity and temperature of the air flowing through your CPAP reducing dryness of your nose, mouth and throat.
Yes it is safe to travel with it.
CPAP machines deliver a fixed pressure. AutoPAP are more advanced devices that self-adjust the pressure to your specific needs.
Portability. A travel device is lighter and smaller quite convenient to carry. Most of the travel devices do not have a humidifier.
When they are worn out. The schedule for replacing may be:
- Whole mask set and hose: every six months
- Cushions and filters: every three months.
You could replace it every 5 years, but as long as it is properly working there is no need for replacement.
Discuss with your provider, to assist you in finding a better option, the mask is the key to CPAP therapy success.
If you have a regular hose, increase the humidity in your device or upgrade your hose. If you are using a climate line you may need to change your mask.
If the ambient temperature in your room is lower than the air temperature in the hose, The humidity vapor will condensate in the hose.
Schedule a consultation with our specialist to trouble shoot the situation.
It is simple, pick a day of the week (we recommend Saturday or Sunday) to clean your device. In 1 LT of boiled water add 1 large spoon of white vinegar and dilute, use this solution to clean: The Mask, hose and humidifier.
Because distilled water is more pure, no sediment will accumulate in your humidifier.
