Sleep Study (Polysomnography)
A sleep study, or polysomnography, monitors breathing and other body signals during sleep to evaluate suspected sleep-related breathing disorders.
About this condition
Understanding Sleep Study (Polysomnography)
A sleep study may record breathing effort, airflow, oxygen levels, heart rate and sleep-related signals. The findings can help assess conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea when a study is clinically indicated.
What may be assessed
- Assessment of snoring, witnessed breathing pauses and daytime sleepiness
- Overnight monitoring of breathing and related physiological signals
- Review of the study in the context of symptoms and clinical history
- Discussion of next steps when sleep-related breathing disorder is identified
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