Overview
What is this test for?
Respiratory polygraphy records several breathing parameters during sleep to identify repeated pauses or reductions in breathing.
When may this test be recommended?
- loud snoring
- observed breathing pauses
- waking up tired
- daytime sleepiness
- morning headaches
- difficult-to-control blood pressure
Key points
Concrete guidance to understand the service
- Snoring alone does not diagnose sleep apnoea; witnessed pauses and sleepiness strengthen the need for testing.
- Polygraphy records airflow, breathing movements and oxygen levels during sleep.
What this test can help with
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Identify night-time breathing events
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Assess possible apnoea severity
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Relate symptoms to sleep
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Guide further medical care
Important information
This information is general and does not replace a medical consultation. A healthcare professional will determine the assessment or test suited to your situation.