Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of central sleep apnea syndrome (ZSAS).
Family history
Social anamnesis
Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Has your bed partner noticed snoring?
- Has your bed partner noticed breathing pauses during sleep on your end?
- Do you suffer from morning headaches?
- Do you feel that sleep is not sufficiently restful?
- Are you very tired during the day and fall asleep in between?
- Have you noticed a decrease in performance?
- Are you unfocused during the day?
- Do you also notice a blue coloration of the fingers and lips (cyanosis due to lack of oxygen in the blood) during the day?
Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.
- Do you drink alcohol? If so, what drink(s) and how many glasses per day?
Self history incl. medication history.
