Question

A 35-year-old man presents to his GP with chronic snoring, witnessed apnoeas and daytime sleepiness. His BMI is 32 kg/m2 and neck circumference is increased. According to Australian sleep medicine practice, what is the most appropriate initial diagnostic test?

Accepted Answer

Full overnight polysomnography

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Overnight oximetry only

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Morning arterial blood gas

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Chest CT scan

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Echocardiography

Practice question

A 35-year-old man presents to his GP with chronic snoring, witnessed apnoeas and daytime sleepiness. His BMI is 32 kg/m2 and neck circumference is increased. According to Australian sleep medicine practice, what is the most appropriate initial diagnostic test?