In Sleep Apnea: Is RA Connected? Part One, we discussed the percentage of RA patients who are at increased risk of developing sleep apnea. We also learned about the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea. In Part Two, we will discuss how sleep apnea is diagnosed and treated.
How is sleep apnea diagnosed?
Sleep studies are the most accurate tests for diagnosing sleep apnea and determining its severity. The most common sleep study is the polysomnogram (PSG) which uses sensors (applied to the...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAdult Obstructive Sleep Apnea Task Force of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Epstein LJ, Kristo D, Strollo PJ Jr, Friedman N,... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention You can help to prevent obstructive sleep apnea by maintaining a healthy weight. You can help to reduce sleep apnea symptoms by avoiding... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sleep apnea - obstructive; Apnea - obstructive sleep apnea syndrome; Sleep-disordered breathing; OSA Prevention Children with very large... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sleep apnea - obstructive; Apnea - obstructive sleep apnea syndrome; Sleep-disordered breathing; OSA Symptoms A person who has... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
www.sleepapnea.org -- American Sleep Apnea Associationwww.aasmnet.org -- American Academy of Sleep Medicinewww.sleepfoundation.org -- National Sleep... Read more »
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