Sleep Apnea

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)(Free Handout)


Sleep Apnea Diagnosis



The primary method for diagnosing OSA at present is to have the patient undergo a sleep study, known as polysomnography.


A sleep technician administers and attends the study. To prepare the patient for sleep study, numerous physiological monitors are attached to the patient to record nighttime breathing, brain activity, and physical activity. Several electrodes are pasted to the...Read the full article