Understanding AHI and REI
An educational overview of the two numbers sleep apnea testing reports.
In preparation. This article has not been written yet. The outline below shows the sections it will cover once it has been written and medically reviewed.
What the apnea-hypopnea index measures
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What the respiratory event index measures
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Why the two numbers are not interchangeable
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How severity bands are defined
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What an index does not capture
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Why symptoms and the number can disagree
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Talking about your result with a clinician
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Sources
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By Mike Cowan, DO
Medically reviewed by Mike Cowan, DO