Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been historically described as a disease primarily of
men. However, it is now widely recognized that OSA in women is not as rare as was …

There is evidence suggesting gender-based differences in the frequency, severity, clinical
presentation, and outcomes of OSA. The recognition of these gender differences could …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common cause of daytime sleepiness for millions of
Americans. It is also a disease associated with an increased likelihood of hypertension …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has traditionally been seen as a male disease. However, the
importance of OSA in women is increasingly being recognized, along with a number of …

The obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is associated with increased morbidity and
mortality. Epidemiological studies suggest a two-fold higher prevalence of OSAS in men …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for many years has been thought to be a disease of men, but
research performed more recently has revealed women are at significant risk for OSA as …

Abstract Study Objectives: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) results from recurrent
episodes of breathing cessation during sleep. Epidemiologic studies have shown that OSAS …

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome
(OSAHS) have long been considered predominantly male-related conditions. The clinical …

Objectives: Whether gender differences exist in clinical manifestations of obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA) and whether women's responses to continuous positive airway pressure …

Purpose The gender differences in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are not fully
understood so far, as previous studies had conflicting results. No reports have addressed …