Symptoms
- Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS)
- Witnessed apneas
- Snoring (generally associated with OSA, not CSA)
- Irregular breathing during sleep
Severity of Sleep Apnea is characterised by three main factors. Apnea/hypopnea index (AHI) , Oxygen desaturation, EDS.
They determine the course of treatment.
Diagnosis
Clinicians have a variety of diagnostic procedures to choose from, ranging from at-home to in-hospital studies which include an evaluation of sleep breathing.
Regardless of which diagnostic test is used, a clinical history of sleep apnea and a consultation with a sleep specialist are integral to the diagnosis.