To diagnose obstructive sleep apnea, your doctor will perform a physical exam and take a medical and sleep history. The doctor may also ask people who live with you about your sleeping habits.
You might also be asked to take a sleep test called a polysomnogram, or PSG. Sleep testing is performed overnight in a sleep lab and is supervised by a trained technologist. The test will measure various body functions, including:
- air flow
- blood oxygen levels
- breathing patterns
- electrical activity of the brain
- eye movements
- heart rate
- muscle activity
- A board-certified sleep physician will interpret the findings, identify the correct diagnosis and recommend appropriate treatment options.>