… This paper focuses on diagnostic issues related to the diagnosis of OSA, a breathing disorder
characterized by narrowing of the upper airway that impairs normal ventilation during sleep…

… The AHI is used to diagnose and assess the severity of OSA. The American Academy of
Sleep Medicine (AASM) sets a threshold of 15 events per hour with or without symptoms or 5 …

… is to establish the American Academy of Sleep Medicine's (AASM) position on the use of a
home sleep apnea test (HSAT) for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children (…

… However, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine advocates for physicians to ask all
adult patients about signs and symptoms of OSA as part of a routine health maintenance …

Sleep apnea is a common disorder that affects both children and adults. It is characterized by
periods of breathing cessation (apnea) and periods of reduced breathing (hypopnea). Both …

… that must be ordered by a medical provider to diagnose OSA or evaluate treatment
efficacy; an HSAT should not be used for general screening of asymptomatic populations; …

… Reporting either would still allow the interpreting physician to diagnose OSA based upon
ICSD-3 criteria. If the PSG yields an AHI (using the RECOMMENDED definition) of 5 or more …

… Obstructive sleep apnea is an … the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) regarding
the use of polysomnography (PSG) and home sleep apnea tests (HSATs) after a diagnosis of …

… assessment that must be ordered by a physician to diagnose OSA or evaluate treatment
efficacy; an HSAT should not be used for general screening of asymptomatic populations; …