What does your AHI mean?

Your AHI (Apnea-Hypopnea Index) is the headline number on every sleep apnea test. AHIguide turns it into plain-English severity ranges per AASM criteria, the treatment landscape at your level, and what to do next.

Try the AHI Interpreter

How it works

  1. 1

    Enter your AHI

    The Apnea-Hypopnea Index is the headline number on every sleep test report. You can also drag a slider to explore different values.

  2. 2

    See your severity tier

    Normal, Mild, Moderate, or Severe per AASM scoring criteria, with plain-English context for what each tier means clinically.

  3. 3

    Refine your interpretation

    Add optional details from your report (event type, oxygen levels, position) and the recommendations adjust accordingly. Central apneas, REM-related patterns, and supine-dominant cases all change what's clinically appropriate.

  4. 4

    See what to consider next

    Treatment landscape at your severity tier, what to discuss with your physician, and where applicable, relevant products and services for adjacent issues like snoring or bruxism.

Try a sample value

Click any to see the interpretation for that AHI.

About AHIguide

AHIguide is an editorial publication for sleep apnea education. Content is researched against primary sources (AASM, AADSM, peer-reviewed literature), drafted with AI assistance, and reviewed for clinical accuracy by a former general dentist.

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