Sleep study help

Hi:

I would like to hear your opinion regarding a sleep study that I took in 2002.

Here are the results:

Average duration (sec)

Central apneas 0
Obstructive apneas 14.7
Hypopnea 17.8
Apnea+Hypopnea 17.5

Total duration (min)

Central apneas 0
Obstructive apneas 1.2
Hypopnea 11.3
Apnea+Hypopnea 12.5

Total

Central apneas 0
Obstructive apneas 5
Hypopnea 38
Apnea+Hypopnea 43

Per hour

Central apneas 0
Obstructive apneas 1
Hypopnea 7.8
Apnea+Hypopnea 8.9

SaO2 Awake average = 97%
SaO2 Worst case = 90%
Average SaO2 desaturation = 2%
Mean Apnea / Hypopnea duration = 17.5 sec
Longest Apnea = 21 sec
Longest Hypopnea = 27 sec

Could you tell me if these results show that I have sleep apnea and I need a CPAP

I weight 123 pounds and I just snore once in a while (not too loud)

Thanks

[CCF-Neuro-M.D.-CS]

Based on these results you do have mild sleep apnea. The decision to use CPAP is based on your sleep study and daily symptoms. You should discuss this with your doctor, but if you are having symptoms of excessive daytime sleepiness you may benefit from CPAP. Without talking with you I cannot make that determination. Good luck.