Obesity is becoming a global epidemic in both children and adults. It is associated with
numerous comorbidities such as cardiovascular diseases (CVD), type 2 diabetes …

These practice parameters are an update of the previously-published recommendations
regarding the indications for polysomnography and related procedures in the diagnosis of …

Background Limited data have suggested that sleep-disordered breathing, a condition of
repeated episodes of apnea and hypopnea during sleep, is prevalent among adults. Data …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a major risk factor for perioperative adverse
events. However, no screening tool for OSA has been validated in surgical patients. This …

Conclusion The existing evidence regarding the accuracy of OSA questionnaires is
associated with promising but inconsistent results. This inconsistency could be due to …

Importance Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disease, responsible for daytime
sleepiness. Prior to referring patients for definitive testing, the likelihood of obstructive sleep …

Our understanding of the nature and consequences of upper-airway obstruction in adults
during sleep has evolved considerably over the past two decades. Sleep apnea—defined as …

Objective: To identify physical findings that can be standardized to predict the presence and
the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Study Design: One hundred seventy‐two …

Background Because of the high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its
adverse impact on perioperative outcome, a practical screening tool for surgical patients is …

Obesity can profoundly alter pulmonary function and diminish exercise capacity by its
adverse effects on respiratory mechanics, resistance within the respiratory system …