Obstructive Sleep Apnea syndrome (OSAS) is largely prevalent among the general adult
population, particularly among obese subjects. Diurnal somnolence is a characteristic …

Purpose: To screen the symptoms and to evaluate the prevalence of obstructive sleep
apneas syndrome (OSAH) among health professionals. Method: This transversal …

Arguments over the definition of obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS)
have still not been satisfactorily resolved. As a result, robust estimates of the prevalence of …

Among respiratory disorders which are related to sleeping, obstructive sleep apnea has the
highest prevalence. It results in repeated cessation, followed by recommencement, of …

Obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is characterized by recurrent
episodes of partial or complete upper airway collapse during sleep that is highlighted by a …

Complete or partial collapse of the upper airway during sleep has different effects on the
human body ranging from noisy breathing (snoring) to significant cardiovascular sequelae …

Introduction: The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is high in the
working age population (9% in females and 24% male). Objective: To investigate the impact …

The management options for persons with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome
(OSAHS) include lifestyle changes, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), oral …

This chapter contains section titled: Epidemiology Mechanisms of Upper Airway Narrowing
Consequences of Upper Airway Narrowing Clinical Features Consequences of Sleep …