Diagnosis of snoring focuses on eliminating the possibility of sleep apnea. Your doctor will do a physical exam and ask questions about your medical history. Because a physical exam and medical history cannot determine if you have sleep apnea, a sleep study almost always will be done if your doctor suspects the condition. For more information about sleep studies, see:

Should I have a sleep study to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea?

For more information on exams and tests for sleep apnea, see the Exams and Tests section of the topic Sleep Apnea.

Children

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics:³

• All children should be screened for snoring as part of a routine checkup.
• If sleep apnea is suspected, a complete sleep study generally is necessary.