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Plain-English explanations of the metrics, devices, and treatment decisions that come up when you read your own sleep study report. Every article cites the primary AASM, AADSM, and Medicare sources it draws on, so you can verify the details yourself.

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What to Do When CPAP Isn't Working

A practical guide for people who can't tolerate CPAP, covering mask and pressure fixes, oral appliance therapy, hypoglossal nerve stimulation, and other options.

9 min read · Updated May 30, 2026

Editorial illustration of three overlapping waveform shapes in different colors, representing the three related-but-distinct sleep study indices.

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AHI vs RDI vs ODI: Sleep Study Metrics Explained

The three numbers most people see on their sleep study results: what each one measures, why they can disagree, and which one drives diagnosis.

8 min read · Updated May 12, 2026

Editorial illustration of two divergent paths emerging from a shared origin point, suggesting two valid first-line treatment routes for sleep apnea.

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CPAP vs Oral Appliance Therapy: A Decision Framework

AASM guidelines, candidacy criteria, real-world adherence data, and how to think about which first-line treatment fits which patient.

9 min read · Updated May 12, 2026

Editorial illustration of two minimal interior scenes — a home setting and a sleep lab setting — connected by a thin visual bridge.

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Home Sleep Tests vs In-Lab Polysomnography

When a home sleep test is appropriate, when an in-lab study is required, and what each one actually measures.

9 min read · Updated May 12, 2026

Editorial illustration of a stylized paper report overlaid with an overnight breathing-trace waveform, suggesting careful reading of sleep study data.

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Understanding Your Sleep Study Report

What every number on your sleep study report actually means, including the sections most patients miss.

12 min read · Updated May 12, 2026