Sleep clinician discussing alternatives to CPAP with a patient

Sleep Apnea Diagnosis: Preparing for Assessment

An accurate sleep-apnea diagnosis starts with a clinical assessment and appropriate testing. A snoring app, questionnaire or partner’s impression can provide clues, but none should be treated as a complete diagnosis. Illustration: discussing sleep symptoms and treatment options. Bring a short symptom history Describe snoring, observed breathing pauses, gasping and daytime sleepiness. Include when the…

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Medication for Snoring: Understanding Nasal Sprays and Remedies

The right question is not simply “Which medication stops snoring?” but “What problem am I trying to treat?” A blocked nose, allergic rhinitis and a sleep-related breathing disorder need different approaches. Products described as nasal sprays can also have very different purposes. Check the intended use of the specific product, not just the words “nasal…

Man writing in a sleep diary while sitting on the edge of a bed.

Snoring Prevention: Five Claims to Question

Snoring prevention advice is most useful when it explains who it may help and what its limits are. Promises of permanent silence or a single solution for everyone deserve closer examination. Use these five questions to assess the advice you read before changing your routine or buying a product. Clear questions help turn broad promises…