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

Background—The chemoreflexes are an important mechanism for regulation of both
breathing and autonomic cardiovascular function. Abnormalities in chemoreflex …

The prevalence of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is approximately 3%
in children. Adenotonsillar hypertrophy is the most common cause of OSAS in children, and …

Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a complex chronic condition that
is undoubtedly influenced by multiple factors. Accumulating data suggest that there are …

The diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) and upper airway resistance
syndrome (UARS) is based both on a combination of laboratory findings from whole-night …

There is a scarcity of adult prevalence studies of OSA outside the Caucasian populations of
North America, Europe and Australia, and comparisons have been complicated by …

Peripheral chemoreceptors (carotid and aortic bodies) detect changes in arterial blood
oxygen and initiate reflexes that are important for maintaining homeostasis during …

The obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common and serious condition during
childhood. Its pathophysiology remains poorly understood. Although OSAS is related to …

The hypoxic ventilatory response (HVR) is the increase in breathing in response to reduced
arterial oxygen pressure. Over several decades, studies have revealed substantial …