Sleep apnea is defined as a serious sleep disorder that occurs when breathing is interrupted
during sleep. Also referred to as sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), it can be divided into …

Tobacco smoking has been a recognized risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD).
Smoking is a chronic relapsing disease and pharmacotherapy is a main component of …

Objective This study investigated the association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
and preserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm) in a community population. Methods …

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), which includes conditions such as obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea (CSA), is an independent risk factor for cerebral small …

Abstract Background and Objective Lung function abnormality of obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA) has not been explored well. Preserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm) is known for …

Background Several observational studies have investigated the association between
myeloperoxidase (MPO) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, the nature of this …

Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a respiratory disorder characterized by
chronic intermittent hypoxia and fragmented sleep, leading to inflammatory response and …

OSA, and particularly undiagnosed OSA, presents a huge problem in the perioperative
period. Perioperative PAP reduces the risk of postoperative complications but adherence …

Purpose Snoring patients, as a high-risk group for OSA, are prone to the combination of
severe OSA and face serious health threats. The aim of our study was to develop and …

Background Tobacco-derived nicotine exposure is linked to depression. However, the
associations of nicotine and its metabolites with symptoms of depression, particularly …