How Does Primary Snoring Differ from Snoring that Indicates Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
A complaint of snoring by an observer No evidence of insomnia or excessive sleepiness due to the snoring Dryness of the mouth upon awakening A polysomnogram (sleep study) that shows: Snoring and other sounds often occurring for long episodes during the sleep period No associated abrupt arousals, arterial oxygen desaturation (lowered amount of oxygen in the blood) or cardiac disturbances Normal sleep patterns Normal respiratory patterns during sleep No signs of other sleep disorders
