What is obstructive sleep apnea?
It is a sleep disorder where you repeatedly stop breathing in your sleep. Your airway has collapsed in on itself, preventing air from reaching your lungs for at least 10 seconds.
Sleep apnea happens when you’re unconscious (well, you’re asleep!), so millions of people have it and aren’t aware of it.
Impact to my health
Your body is not getting enough oxygen, so:
- Your heart will have to work harder.
- Your stress hormones will increase.
- Your blood pressure will increase.
Without good quality sleep, your body doesn’t get time to rest and repair.
In the long term, it leads to many types of chronic diseases.
Warning signs I might have it
- Snore loudly
- Wake up gasping or choking for air
- Wake up with dry throat
- Wake up with headaches most morning
- Still tired even after a full night’s sleep
- Have trouble focusing
- Microsleep in the day when working or driving
- Have a short jaw
- Overweight
Getting tested at a hospital
Today, sleep tests are done in hospitals.
You can do it at a private hospital for RM 3000 and above. Or for free at a public hospital, but there’s a waiting list of at least 1 year.
You’ll spend a night at the hospital, with many cables stuck all over your head and body. Plus a stranger will watch you sleep all night long.
Do it at home with Tenang
Tenang screens for sleep apnea.
Just slip on Tenang ring and wear it for 7 nights of sleep. Get your results through our app and explore solutions to improve your sleep.
Tenang ring is yours to keep. Unlike hospital tests that are just one time, continue to wear Tenang ring to track your sleep, every night. We are your sleep companion.