Your AHI (Apnea-Hypopnea Index) is the headline number on every sleep apnea test. AHIguide turns it into plain-English severity ranges per AASM criteria, the treatment landscape at your level, and what to do next.
Try the AHI InterpreterThe Apnea-Hypopnea Index is the headline number on every sleep test report. You can also drag a slider to explore different values.
Normal, Mild, Moderate, or Severe per AASM scoring criteria, with plain-English context for what each tier means clinically.
Add optional details from your report (event type, oxygen levels, position) and the recommendations adjust accordingly. Central apneas, REM-related patterns, and supine-dominant cases all change what's clinically appropriate.
Treatment landscape at your severity tier, what to discuss with your physician, and where applicable, relevant products and services for adjacent issues like snoring or bruxism.
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