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What is a polysomnogram?

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The best study for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a polysomnogram, which is performed in a sleep lab. During this overnight test, electrodes (sticky patches), an oxygen probe, and other sensors record information while you sleep.

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