Although we all spend up to one third of our lives asleep, it is only relatively recently that the
impact of this unique physiological state on breathing has been systematically explored. The …

The constellation of conditions associated with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) has
emerged as a highly prevalent multifactorial array of conditions that are, in turn, associated …

During the past decade there has developed a widespread realization that sleep exerts a
profound impact on individuals with underlying disturbances of respiratory structure or …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the leading causes of death in the
US. Numerous studies have demonstrated that sleep disturbances are common in COPD …

Written specifically for non-sleep medicine specialists, this one-of-a-kind reference guides
you through every aspect of this complex field with authoritative advice from Dr. Meir Kryger …

Sleep apnea is the cessation of breathing during sleep. These episodes result in hypoxemia
and sleep disruption; thus the consequences are both cardiorespiratory and neural. Sleep …

Central sleep apnea (CSA) comprises a variety of breathing patterns and clinical entities.
They can be classified into 2 categories based on the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is defined as recurrent episodes of airflow cessation during
sleep despite persistence of respiratory effort. It is common in the general population—an …