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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