Hypopnea ~ sounds like apnea? Well, you’re not wrong. Sleep apnea and hypopnea are in the same category of sleeping conditions and disorders. Those affected by Obstructive Sleep Apnea often experiences hypopneas. Hypopneas are when there is a lower airflow, 30% ventilation reduction, and a desaturation of oxygen. When this happens, there is less oxygen going to the red blood cells throughout the body.

Have you recently had a home diagnostic sleep test done and you’re wondering what an AHI is? The AHI is the Apnea Hypopnea Index which is calculated by the amount of times that a person’s breathing has frequent cessation.