When OSA is suspected, a physician will first inquire about any history of snoring or typical symptoms such as daytime sleepiness. A medical exam of the neck, mouth, and throat will also be performed to examine the airway. Screening tools such as the STOP-Bang questionnaire and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) may be used to determine a person’s risk for OSA.[1] The only way to confirm a diagnosis of OSA is by conducting a polysomnography (sleep study) test, which measures sleep stages and cycles.[2]
References
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- ^Rundo JV, Downey RPolysomnography.Handb Clin Neurol.(2019)