Sleep specialists measure apnea severity using the following key tools and methods: AHI is the primary measurement. The apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) counts breathing disruptions per hour of sleep to classify obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as mild, moderate, or severe. Two types of sleep studies gather the data. In-lab polysomnography and at-home sleep apnea tests both measure breathing patterns, but differ in complexity and detail. Severity guides treatment decisions. Your AHI score, ... [Read More]
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Can Being Overweight Cause Sleep Apnea?
Being awakened multiple times in the middle of the night shouldn’t be your idea of a good night’s sleep. If you find that you don’t feel well-rested after a full 8 hours of slumber, you could be affected by sleep apnea. Some people might not even wake up during their bouts of sleep apnea, but they find that they are always tired, foggy, and need more sleep to compensate for their lack of quality sleep. What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder in which a person stops ... [Read More]
