Untreated sleep disordered breathing (obstructive sleep apnea and/or central sleep apnea)
are an important cause of medical mortality and morbidity. OSA is characterized by recurrent …

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 …

Introduction Collapsibility of the upper airway in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) causes
repeated arousals from sleep, decreased oxygen saturation of the blood, and excessive …

Sleepiness is a common, but not necessary symptom of the obstructive sleep apnea
syndrome (OSA) and is a frequent chief complaint of patients with OSA who seek medical …

Since the original clarification of the obstructive nature of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in
1965, much has been learned about the disorder. It is a condition with a high prevalence …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder characterized by repetitive narrowing
or collapse of the pharyngeal airway during sleep. The disorder is associated with major …

Obstructive sleep apnea is a chronic condition characterized by frequent episodes of upper
airway collapse during sleep. Its effect on nocturnal sleep quality and ensuing daytime …

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is by far the single most common disorder seen
at sleep centers and is responsible for more mortality and morbidity than any other sleep …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has long been recognized as a disorder characterized by
snoring and frequent cessations of breathing resulting in fragmentation of sleep, which …

We will review the epidemiology, risk factors, and consequences of obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA) and short/long sleep duration. Obstructive sleep apnea is a disease characterized by …