Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder whose prevalence is linked to an epidemic of
obesity in Western society. Sleep apnea is due to recurrent episodes of upper airway …

Mechanisms linking obesity with upper airway dysfunction in obstructive sleep apnea are
reviewed. Obstructive sleep apnea is due to alterations in upper airway anatomy and …

Clinic-based and epidemiological studies demonstrate a strong association between obesity
and obstructive sleep apnea. However, defining the causal relationship between excess …

Obesity is a significant risk factor in the pathogenesis of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
altering airway anatomy and collapsibility, and respiratory control. The association between …

The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) continues to rise. So too do the health,
safety, and economic consequences. On an individual level, the causes and consequences …

Epidemiological evidence suggests there are significant links between obesity and
obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), with a particular emphasis on the importance of fat …

Is obstructive sleep apnea an anatomic disorder? Of course it is; there is no real debate. Just
examine the patient population. Patients with sleep apnea almost invariably are either …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) adversely affects multiple organs and systems, with
particular relevance to cardiovascular disease. Several conditions associated with OSA …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) consists of repetitive choking spells due to sleep-induced
reduction of upper airway muscle tone. Millions of adults and children live unaware of this …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder characterized by repetitive collapse of
the pharyngeal airway during sleep. Control of pharyngeal patency is a complex process …