There are gender differences in the upper airway function and respiratory stability in
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Hormones are implicated in some gender-related …

Previous attempts have been made to address sleep disorders in women; however,
significant knowledge gaps in research and a lack of awareness among the research …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by repetitive episodes of complete and
partial obstructions of the upper airway during sleep. The diagnosis of OSA requires the …

The main characteristics of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) are airflow limitation, chronic
intermittent hypoxia, or apnea; which may lead to tissue hypoperfusion and recurrent …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common problem that plays a role in a number of other
chronic health concerns including hypertension, atrial fibrillation, diabetes, and …

Background The classification of obstructive sleep apnea is on the basis of sleep study
criteria that may not adequately capture disease heterogeneity. Improved phenotyping may …

Abstract Background and Purpose Sex differences in the clinical findings and the
polysomnographic presentation of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are …

Objectives A large number of clinical observational studies have suggested that women
patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a higher presence of insomnia symptoms …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic and common adult disorder characterized by
recurrent episodes of upper-airway obstruction and reopening during sleep. OSA is …

Importance Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 17% of women and 34% of men in the US
and has a similar prevalence in other countries. This review provides an update on the …