Can a smartwatch diagnose sleep apnea?

The Apple Watch Series 10 has FDA-cleared sleep apnea detection, but it is designed as a screening tool, not a diagnostic device. A formal sleep study is still needed for diagnosis.

Is snoring always sleep apnea?

No. Snoring is common and often harmless. Sleep apnea involves breathing pauses during sleep and is accompanied by symptoms like excessive daytime sleepiness. See a doctor if you snore loudly and feel tired despite sleeping.

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