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Obstructive Apnea - Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the condition diagnosed?
If a person exhibits symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, a sleep study, called a polysomnogram, may be recommended. This test measures the following body functions during sleep:
A multiple sleep latency test measures the speed of falling asleep. An arterial blood gas test may also be performed to check levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen.