Open AccessDiagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea
Author(s) -
Shipra Bisht,
Tanvika,
Rishi Banerjee,
P Narayana Prasad
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international journal of oral health dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2395-499X
pISSN - 2395-4914
DOI - 10.18231/j.ijohd.2022.006
Subject(s) - obstructive sleep apnea , headaches , medicine , sleep (system call) , intensive care medicine , breathing , sleep apnea , pediatrics , physical therapy , psychiatry , anesthesia , computer science , operating system
Obstructive sleep apnea, a disorder in which people stop or restrict their breathing while sleeping, is becoming more common. This lead to restless, disrupted sleep, which can cause headaches in the morning and exhaustion in the afternoon. Obstructive sleep apnea affects people of all ages, however it is more common among persons over the age of 60. As a result, the correct diagnosis is essential for effective treatment. This review discusses a variety of diagnostic processes, including as screening questionnaires, sleep tests, and other diagnostic approaches, in order to demonstrate how correct diagnosis might aid in the development of a more effective treatment plan.