I think they dropped me on my head at no extra charge or something. My mother smoked like a furnace until I was ten years old (thanks for that scar tissue in my lungs from second-hand smoke, mom!) and I was born in one of the former malpratice capitals of the country. Reply to this post. Back to top Alert abuse Link here Permalink.
Mild Sleep Apnea By Definition. Mild cases are actually mild cases of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). After a polysomnography, the AHI ratings can be properly determined. 5 to 15 AHI per hour during sleep is considered as a mild case. Mild cases are often not at much risk, and treatment for these cases is not too complicated.
There, a sleep specialist can help you decide on your need for further evaluation. Such an evaluation often involves overnight monitoring of your breathing and other body functions during sleep. Home sleep testing may also be an option.Tests to detect sleep apnea may include: 1  Nocturnal polysomnography. 2  During this test, you're hooked up to equipment that monitors your heart, lung and brain activity, breathing patterns, arm and leg movements, and blood oxygen levels while you sleep.uch an evaluation often involves overnight monitoring of your breathing and other body functions during sleep. Home sleep testing may also be an option. Tests to detect sleep apnea may include: 1  Nocturnal polysomnography.