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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Alternate Names : Obstructive Apnea

Obstructive Sleep Apnea | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

If a person exhibits symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, a sleep study, called a polysomnogram, may be recommended. This test measures the following body functions during sleep:

  • airflow and respiratory effort
  • blood oxygen levels
  • blood pressure and heart rate
  • electrical activity in the brain
  • eye movement
  • muscle movement
  • A multiple sleep latency test measures the speed of falling asleep. An arterial blood gas test may also be performed to check levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen.


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    Author: Jorge Allende, MD
    Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
    Date Reviewed: 07/09/01



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