Breathing Disturbance Index
Breathing number
Breathing disturbance index during sleep (from Oura Ring).
Detailed Description
Number of breathing disturbance episodes per hour of sleep. 0 = normal. > 2 warrants attention. > 5 reaches the clinical threshold for sleep apnea (Kapur 2017, AASM guidelines). Oura is a screening tool, not a replacement for polysomnography.
How to Improve
- Sleep on your side
- Maintain healthy weight
- Consult a sleep specialist if index > 5