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Diagnosis
The symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea are not very specific. This means that most people who snore at night or who feel tired during the day probably do not have sleep apnea. Other medical reasons for daytime sleepiness should be considered by your doctor before referral to a sleep center for diagnostic sleep tests. They include:
- Having to work excessive hours or varying shifts (nights, weekends)
- Medications (tranquilizers, sleeping pills, antihistamines beta blockers, many others)
- Alcoh...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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