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About sleep apnea

Understanding begins with the right evaluation.

Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition that requires evaluation and diagnosis by an appropriate qualified healthcare professional. Symptoms alone do not establish a diagnosis.

What this page can do

Help you prepare for a conversation.

You can use general symptom information to decide whether a conversation with a provider would be useful. A sleep study or home sleep test may be part of an appropriate evaluation pathway.

For emergencies: Do not use this site as emergency care. Call 911 or seek immediate local care if you believe you are experiencing an emergency.

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