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 …

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 …

In the two decades after obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) was described, it was
considered a disease primarily of males. As a result, for many years, epidemiologic studies …

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 …

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 …

Purpose The present study attempted to characterize the phenotype of men and women of
different ages with a laboratory diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using …

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is underdiagnosed in females and gender
differences in clinical and polysomnographic findings have not been widely investigated in …

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 syndrome (OSAS) is a common and underdiagnosed medical
condition characterized by recurrent sleep-dependent pauses and reductions in airflow …