Guideline recommends polysomnography or portable sleep monitors for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea in adults, suggesting practical approaches to testing.
ACP recommends polysomnography for diagnostic testing in patients suspected of obstructive sleep apnea. ACP recommends portable sleep monitors in patients without serious comorbidities as an alternative to polysomnography when polysomnography is not available for diagnostic testing. (Grade: weak recommendation, moderate-quality evidence).
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