Since the end of May 2025, our Sleep Medicine Center Cologne–Bonn has been established in cooperation with PraxisKlinik Lunow in Bornheim:

👉 https://www.schlafmedizin-koeln-bonn.de

Home Sleep Testing (Polygraphy)

Ambulatory polygraphy—often referred to as a “home sleep study” or “portable sleep lab”—is one of the most important diagnostic tools for evaluating sleep behavior. It is particularly useful when obstructive sleep apnea (especially OSAS) is suspected, but also to determine whether snoring represents a harmless noise or a condition with medical relevance.

In our practice, we first perform an ENT examination of the upper airways. Afterwards, you receive a portable sleep analysis device to take home, which records your sleep parameters during the night.

Procedure for Statutory Health Insurance Patients

Patients covered by statutory health insurance receive a reusable home sleep testing device.
This device must be returned to our practice the next morning.
We download the recorded data and discuss the results with you in detail.

Please note: These devices are usually booked out several weeks in advance.
Therefore, early and dedicated appointment scheduling is essential.
It is very helpful if you bring a completed sleep diary (see download link below) to your first appointment.

Procedure for Private Patients and Self-Pay Patients

Privately insured patients and self-pay patients receive a medical single-use sleep analysis device, worn like a smartwatch.
The morning after your sleep study, the device automatically uploads your data to a secure cloud platform, allowing us to access and analyze the results immediately.

Treatment of Mild Sleep Apnea

For mild obstructive sleep apnea, the foundation of effective treatment includes:

  • Good sleep hygiene
  • Weight reduction or normalization, if relevant

Additional essential information can be found in the “Sleep Disorders Guide” of the German Sleep Medicine Society (DGSM).

Helpful, patient-friendly information is also available on the HelloBetter patient blog for individuals dealing with sleep problems.