Obstructive sleep apnea has historically been considered a male disease. Although most
studies have shown male predominance, obstructive sleep apnea is highly prevalent in …

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 …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has historically been regarded as a male disease. However,
there are a number of significant gender-related differences in the symptoms, diagnosis, and …

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) 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 …

Obstructive sleep apnea is known to be more prevalent in men. In women the prevalence
varies throughout her life span as she goes through different stages; puberty, reproductive …

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 …

Population-based epidemiologic studies have uncovered the high prevalence and wide
severity spectrum of undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, and have consistently found that …

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 …