Posted by sleepy-in-seattle on October 07, 2005 at 15:40:21:

In Reply to: polysomnogram help posted by rockin robin on October 07, 2005 at 14:01:24:

An apnea is generally defined as a complete cessation of breathing, where a hypopnea is defined as a shallow breath.

We concentrate on apneas, but a hypopnea can be as disruptive to sleep as a regular apnea.

I wouldn't be surprised if your oxygen sats never got low. However, you are likely experiencing some sleep fragmentation.

IMPORTANT - the information you get here and through googling is only advisory at best. Please take it as opinion or personal observations only. You absolutely need to talk with your doctor or sleep specialist and have them interpret for you. Getting lots of information is great, but never let it *substitute* for working with a professional.

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