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Health Encyclopedia: Sleep Apnea Diagnosis
- Sleep Apnea - Diagnosis
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Causes of Sleep Apnea
- Risk Factors for Sleep Apnea
- Prognosis
Diagnosis
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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