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2018•International Journal of Respiratory and Pulmonary MedicineOpen access

Supine Sleep during Polysomnography and the Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

A Dandan, Patricia A. Dettenmeier, Judy L. Chang, JRD Espiritu

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Since the supine position worsens obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by promoting upper airway collapse, patients may avoid supine sleep in order to mitigate its effects. However, the avoidance of supine sleep during polysomnography (PSG) may result in a missed diagnosis of OSA. This study aims to examine the association between the presence/absence of supine sleep and the diagnosis of OSA during PSG.

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Since the supine position worsens obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by promoting upper airway collapse, patients may avoid supine sleep in order to mitigate its effects. However, the avoidance of supine sleep during polysomnography (PSG) may result in a missed diagnosis of OSA. This study aims to examine the association between the presence/absence of supine sleep and the diagnosis of OSA during PSG.

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Since the supine position worsens obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by promoting upper airway collapse, patients may avoid supine sleep in order to mitigate its effects. However, the avoidance of supine sleep during polysomnography (PSG) may result in a missed diagnosis of OSA. This study aims to examine the association between the presence/absence of supine sleep and the diagnosis of OSA during PSG.

Key concepts: Supine position, Polysomnography, Medicine, Obstructive sleep apnea, Sleep (system call), Anesthesia, Sleep apnea, Airway

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