#sleep Sleep study at home, a sleep center or at the hospital? The choice is probably best made with the doctor ordering the test. Are you at high risk for cardiac arrhythmias or low oxygen? Well maybe a hospital sleep lab makes sense. But, you’ve probably been sleeping at home, snoring and kicking your partner for years so, maybe you could choose an at home option or have it done at a local sleep lab. This is a test where you can usually “shop” for the lowest cost, best reviews kind of scenario. Sleep tests are rarely done as an “emergency”. Take your time to find the right fit for you so that you get the most helpful data. Some tips for the day before a sleep study: Avoid caffeine and alcohol after lunchtime (coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate), wash any hair gel or other styling products out of your hair, don’t nap that day and ask if there are any of your regular medications that you shouldn’t take before the study. And finally, it may be tough but, try to relax because the goal is sleep.
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