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Health Encyclopedia: Sleep Apnea Diagnosis

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Not all people with suspected sleep apnea require medical tests. Expensive diagnostic efforts are probably not required for individuals who have no other health risk factors and whose suspected apnea does not affect their quality of life or safety on the road.

Doctors, however, should order diagnostic sleep studies if:

The patient has a serious medical condition that might be worsened or caused by sleep apnea. Such conditions include heart disease, high blood pressure, heart failure, diab...

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