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Current medical concepts in obstructive sleep apnea

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Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common form of sleep-disordered breathing. OSA is characterized by repetitive upper airway closure causing intermittent hypoxia. The prevalence of OSA has significantly increased with the global epidemic in obesity. Despite the recognition of the serious health consequences of OSA, many patients with OSA remain underdiagnosed. This article provides a review of the epidemiology, the physiologic mechanisms, and the current nonsurgical interventions for OSA.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)52-58
Number of pages7
JournalOperative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Volume26
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1 2015

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • centralsleepapnea
  • comorbidities
  • epidemiology
  • obstructivesleepapnea
  • riskfactors

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