The criteria for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea with polysomnography include which of the following?
A) More than 2 periods of obstructive apnea, of 15 seconds' duration each, per hour
B) More than 5 periods of obstructive apnea, of 10 seconds' duration each, per hour
C) At least 5 periods of obstructive apnea, of 30 seconds' duration each, per hour
D) At least 10 periods of obstructive apnea, of 20 seconds' duration each, per hour

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Part of a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea requires that the patient demonstrate more than 5 periods of obstructive apnea,each of 10 seconds' duration,per hour of sleep.

The Criteria for Diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Polysomnography Include