KOZIE Home Sleep Apnea Testing Information

• When will I receive my sleep test after I order it? 

  • Your test will ship the same day that you speak with the doctor (TeleHealth) about your symptoms. Typically, you will speak with the doctor the day you place your order, or the day after you place your order. Once the kit ships, you should receive it within 1-2 business days. ​

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• What does ACHC accreditation mean?

  • KOZIE is ACHC Accredited.

  • ACHC Accreditation is independent third-party validation, through a comprehensive survey process, that a healthcare organization’s policies, processes, and care delivery meet recognized standards for quality and safety.​

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• What does a home sleep study detect? 

  • As per the most recent AASM Home Sleep Apnea Test Use Guidelines, Home Sleep Apnea Study is validated to detect obstructive sleep apnea.

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• What is sleep apnea? 

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep-related breathing disorder that involves a decrease or complete halt in airflow despite an ongoing effort to breathe.​

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• Why does sleep apnea occur? 

  • OSA occurs when the muscles relax during sleep, causing soft tissue in the back of the throat to collapse and block the upper airway.

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• What treatment modalities exist for obstructive sleep apnea?

  • PAP therapy, surgery, oral appliances.​

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• How does PAP therapy treat sleep apnea? 

  • First introduced in 1981, CPAP provides a steady stream of pressurized air to patients through a mask that they wear during sleep. This airflow keeps the airway open, preventing pauses in breathing and restoring normal oxygen levels.​​

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• Are there risks to not treating obstructive sleep apnea?

  • Studies show that sleep apnea is independently associated with an increased risk of stroke, cancer, and death.

  • The risks of not treating sleep apnea are high. Per a recent study, people with moderate / severe sleep apnea were:

    • Four times more likely to die (hazard ratio = 4.2)

    • Nearly four times more likely to have a stroke (HR = 3.7)

    • Three times more likely to die from cancer (HR = 3.4),

    • Two and a half times more likely to develop cancer.

  • More studies summarized.

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• Who interprets my home sleep study results? 

  • We have a team of Board-Certified Sleep Specialists who interpret the data from your study.

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• Who will address my questions? 

  • Each patient is assigned a patient care representative.

  • Your patient care representative will be with you each step of the way. ​

  • You'll be able to call or text your patient care representative at any time.