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I don't think the apple watch is as accurate as they claim, and it seems to need many nights of data to make a sleep apnea decision, so in that respect it is va
by elric 2y ago
I don't think the apple watch is as accurate as they claim, and it seems to need many nights of data to make a sleep apnea decision, so in that respect it is vastly inferior to polysomnography. But hey, if it helps more people seek a proper diagnosis, then I'm all for it. Sleep apnea sucks. It seriously ruins lives.
Also: SpO2 is less useful here than you might think. Most at-home sensors are pretty unreliable, and it's possible to have sleep disordered breathing without having significant desaturation.
- firesteelrain 2y agoWell if you already have an Apple Watch and don’t want to spend the night plus potential sleep study cost (can be above $1000 for a lot of people), then this may help someone. Especially if they don’t even know. I have sleep apnea and used Lofta’s service for $187 and paid for the machine out of pocket. So there is definitely a need for this type of testing.
- buzzerbetrayed 2y ago> I don't think the apple watch is as accurate as they claim What is the claim that they’re making that you take issue with? You should probably let the FDA know.