Welcome back to the Hidden Sleep Disorder show, where we shine a light on the often-misunderstood world of sleep disorders. In today’s episode, sleep specialist Dr. Saini unpacks one of the most frustrating experiences for patients: being told their sleep study is “normal,” even when exhaustion and daytime sleepiness persist. Dr. Saini explores what sleep studies actually measure, why certain disorders are missed or underdiagnosed, and how the right clinical judgement makes all the difference. Whether you’re confused by your own negative sleep study or curious about advances in sleep diagnostics, today’s episode is all about understanding the real value and real limitations of sleep tests.

Timestamps:

00:00 Understanding normal sleep study results

05:25 Analyzing comprehensive physiological data

07:39 In lab sleep study options

11:06 Home sleep test technology evolution

15:56 Understanding different sleep disorders

19:24 Limitations of home sleep tests

21:04 Importance of sleep logs before tests

25:41 Challenges with MSLT accuracy

30:40 Advocating for detailed sleep testing

34:54 Understanding different sleep studies

35:56 Customizing Sleep Studies for Patients

39:30 Closing remarks and thanks

Dr. Vishal Saini - https://www.mwcsd.com/dr-vishal-saini/

Show Website - https://the-hidden-sleep-disorders-sho.beam.ly/

Podcast Producer - https://tophealth.care/

“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”