D34 – 2.5 Insomnia vs Sleep Apnea
Insomnia vs Sleep Apnea
- In sleep apnea, the sleep disturbance is related to periods of apnea (temporarily stops breathing).
- In sleep apnea, the sleep disturbance requires evidence by polysomnography (sleep study).
- In Insomnia disorder, the sleep disturbance is not caused by periods of apnea nor does it require a sleep study to meet the criteria for the condition.