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…