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by snorer
Fri May 04, 2007 5:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: False diagnosis
Replies: 20
Views: 4697

I am still having trouble accepting the fact. My original complaint was snoring. I've been snoring ever since I can remember. The ENT suggested a sleep study. That is when I was told I have it. I still disagree... The machine is not something I can tolerate. I was just given a sleeping pill to aid w...
by snorer
Fri May 04, 2007 4:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: False diagnosis
Replies: 20
Views: 4697

False diagnosis

My question is, can someone be mis-diagnosed with sleep apnea? My theory is, the false diagnosis is, because I consistently swallow and the swallowing during the sleep study seems as an obstruction causing a misinterpretation. Can this happen?