Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an underdiagnosed condition characterized by recurrent
episodes of obstruction of the upper airway leading to sleep fragmentation and intermittent …

OSA is a heterogeneous disorder. If left untreated, it has major health, safety, and economic
consequences. In addition to varying levels of impairment in pharyngeal anatomy …

Excessive daytime sleepiness is a significant public health problem, with prevalence in the
community estimated to be as high as 18%. Sleepiness is caused by abnormal sleep …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is recognized as an escalating major health risk in adults as well
as in children and adolescents. Its prevalence ranges from 6 to 39% depending on the …

Despite substantial disease burden, existing evidence on the risk factors for obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA) have been derived primarily from cross-sectional studies without …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and asthma are highly prevalent chronic respiratory
disorders. Beyond their frequent coexistence arising from their high prevalence and shared …

摘要背景: 本研究目的为评估中国住院2 型糖尿病患者的阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停(obstructive sleep
apnea, OSA) 的患病率及危险因素. 方法: 北京4 家医院的2 型糖尿病住院患者被邀参加研究 …

Clinical application of anatomical and physiological knowledge of respiratory system
improves patient's safety during anaesthesia. It also optimises patient's ventilatory condition …

Upper airway (UA) collapsibility is one of the key factors that determine the severity of
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Interventions for OSA are aimed at reducing UA …

Background: Anesthetics, analgesics, and surgery may profoundly affect sleep architecture
and aggravate sleep-related breathing disturbances. The authors hypothesized that patients …