How is snoring diagnosed?

Diagnosis of snoring focuses on finding out whether you might have sleep apnea. Your doctor will do a physical exam and ask questions about your medical history. Because a physical exam and medical history cannot determine if you have sleep apnea, a sleep study almost always will be done if your doctor suspects the condition.

Children

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics:

• All children should be screened for snoring as part of a routine checkup.
• If sleep apnea is suspected, a complete sleep study generally is needed.