Sleep apnea diagnosis: can a sedated scope outperform a standard office test?

This study compares two techniques for evaluating upper airway collapse in people with obstructive sleep apnea: the standard office-based Müller's maneuver and drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE), which is performed under light sedation. The goal is to see whether DISE provides more accurate information about the location and pattern of airway blockage. Thirty adults with sleep apnea will undergo both procedures, and the findings will be compared to determine which method better guides treatment decisions.