The prevalence of sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is reportedly very high. Among SDBs,
the incidence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is higher than previously believed, with …

Sleep-related breathing disorders or sleep-disordered breathing are characterized by
abnormal respiration during sleep. They are grouped into obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) …

1. What's new? 2. Classification of sleep-related breathing disorders 2.1 Obstructive sleep
apnea 2.2 Central sleep apnea 2.3 Sleep-related hypoventilation/sleep-related hypoxemia …

Background Standard management has been recommended for obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA) by several guidelines, but patient choice in the practical setting is unclear. Methods A …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) are subsets
of sleep-disordered breathing. Awareness about OSA and its consequences among the …

Sleep apnea is an entity characterized by repetitive upper airway obstruction resulting in
nocturnal hypoxia and sleep fragmentation. It is estimated that 2%–4% of the middle-aged …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of the most common sleep disorders globally. OSA
affects 936 million adults aged 30–69. Obesity, aging, gender, large neck size, craniofacial …

Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a frequent condition. In the absence of
treatment, OSA is associated with a higher risk of traffic accidents and a large variety of …

The Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS) published an executive summary of guidelines for the
diagnosis and treatment of sleep disordered breathing in 2006/2007. These guidelines were …

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