Objectives: Summarize the etiology of obstructive sleep apnea. Outline appropriate
evaluation of obstructive sleep apnea. Review the management options for obstructive sleep …

Objectives: Describe the pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea. Review the
presentation of a patient with obstructive sleep apnea. Summarize the treatment options for …

Complete or partial collapse of the upper airway during sleep has different effects on the
human body ranging from noisy breathing (snoring) to significant cardiovascular sequelae …

Sleep Apnea | AAFP Advertisement search close brand logo MICHAEL HENSLEY, AND
CHERYL RAY, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia Am Fam Physician. 2010;81(2):195-196 …

Sleep apnea is the cessation of breathing during sleep. These episodes result in hypoxemia
and sleep disruption; thus the consequences are both cardiorespiratory and neural. Sleep …

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 …

Sleep disorders in general and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in particular are prevalent
health problems. This report describe the methodology and findings from a prospective …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common problem that plays a role in a number of other
chronic health concerns including hypertension, atrial fibrillation, diabetes, and …

Sleep apnea is a common chronic condition affecting millions of people. Written by a
multidisciplinary team including sleep medicine specialists, pulmonologists, scientists …

Obstructive sleep apnea remains an unrecognized and under appreciated disease. The
reported prevalence ranges from 2% to 10%. Risk factors include obesity, increased neck …