Polysomnography is a diagnostic sleep study, often performed in a sleep laboratory under the supervision of a trained technician. This comprehensive test records a variety of bodily functions during sleep, including brain activity, eye movements, blood oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, body movements, and more. These measurements help doctors diagnose and treat a range of sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, bruxism, and various forms of parasomnia.
The polysomnography process typically involves spending the night in a clinic or hospital. Before going to sleep, the patient is connected to a set of electrodes and sensors that allow data to be recorded during sleep. While it may seem a little intimidating, most people find that polysomnography is not unpleasant and does not disrupt their sleep much.
The results of polysomnography can provide a detailed picture of the individual's sleep quality and structure. This includes identifying sleep phases, sleep disturbances, and the presence of abnormal breathing or other phenomena during sleep. This information is valuable to the physician who will use it to develop a treatment plan tailored to the patient's situation.
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