Posted by Sandman on December 22, 2010 at 15:12:07:

In Reply to: Sleep Apnea help? posted by dobermann on December 22, 2010 at 14:29:25:

It is not uncommon for a pulse oximeter not showing OSA. Not everyone desaturate during the
event, especially if your lungs are in good shape and your brain is sensitive to drops in O2.
This is why most good labs don't use just oximeters for screening. If the result is positive
they will need to do a sleep study and if it is negative, it doesn't rule out sleep apnea and
you still have to do a sleep study if symptoms are there.

Best wishes,
Sandman

Disclaimer, I am not an MD and my opinions should not be taken as medical advice. If you feel
that you need assistance with medications and/or diagnosis, you should seek medical advice
from a qualified physician.

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