A 52-year-old male enters a sleep study to gather information about his sleep disturbances.He reports that his wife will not let him sleep in the bed with her until he stops snoring so loudly.He also reports feeling tired a lot through the day.When the nurse checks the chart, what is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Insomnia
B) Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)
C) Somnambulism
D) Jet-lag syndrome

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The symptoms of loud snoring and daytime tiredness are characteristic of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS), where the airway becomes blocked during sleep, causing breathing interruptions.

A 52-Year-Old Male Enters a Sleep Study to Gather Information