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The Relationship Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Obesity
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common disorder that has a major impact on public health. The connection between OSAS and obesity is very complex and likely represents an interaction between biological and lifestyle factors.
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The Gut Microbiota and Respiratory Diseases: New Evidence
Chronic respiratory diseases, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as well as respiratory virus infection, are often accompanied by gastrointestinal diseases or symptoms [1–3].
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Reasons to Use APAP
CPAP therapy needs may differ at various stages of treatment, such as start-up or after other health changes. Some people do better on straight CPAP.
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in Primary Care: Evidence-Based Practice
This paper presents data evidence supporting the value of diagnosing and treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in reducing morbidity and mortality, improving comorbid disease processes, and improving patient quality of life.
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Overview of Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Upper airway obstruction occurring during sleep—that is, sleep-disordered breathing (SDB)—was first demonstrated in the 1960s.
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Radiofrequency techniques in the treatment of sleep-disordered breathing
The pathophysiology of sleep-disordered breathing is collapse or obstruction of the upper airway during sleep.
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Surgical Modifications of the Upper Airway for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults
For patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is usually prescribed as first-line treatment..
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Practice Parameters for the Treatment of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Oral Appliances
These practice parameters are an update of the previously published recommendations regarding use of oral appliances in the treatment of snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
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Oral Appliances for Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Review
We conducted an evidence-based review of literature regarding use of oral appliances (OAs) in the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) from 1995 until the present.
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The Ins & Outs Of Oral Appliance Therapy
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the soft tissue in a person’s throat repeatedly collapses and blocks the airway during sleep.
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Practice Parameters for the Medical Therapy of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Therapies for obstructive sleep apnea other than positive air way pressure, oral appliances, and surgical modifications of the upper airway are reviewed in this practice parameter.
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Practice Parameters for the Surgical Modifications of the Upper Airway for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults
Practice parameters for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in adults by surgical modification of the upper airway...
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Evidence-based medicine in sleep apnea surgery
Guilleminault et al [1] coined the term obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to describe patients with disrupted nocturnal breathing.
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Changes in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity, Biomarkers, and Quality of Life After Multilevel Surgery
To evaluate the impact of multilevel obstructive sleep apnea surgical treatment on sleep-disordered breathing severity, health related measures...
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The Effect of Multilevel Upper Airway Surgery on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy in Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome
To investigate the effect of multilevel upper airway surgery (USA) on subsequent continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)...
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The Efficacy of Multilevel Surgery of the Upper Airway in Adults With Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome
Many patients with obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) are incapable of using continuous positive airway pressure.
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Sleep Apnea: From the Nose to the Heart
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder consisting of repetitive obstruction of the upper airway during sleep accompanied by ineffective respiratory effort.
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Sleep Architecture and Respiratory Disturbances in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Little is known regarding sleep architecture in children with the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).
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The Association Between Sleep Apnea And The Risk Of Traffic Accidents
Drowsiness and lack of concentration may contribute to traffic accidents. We conducted a case–control study of the relation...
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Surgery for sleep-disordered breathing in female patients
The average physician and layperson envision Joe, the fat boy of the Pickwick Club...
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Staging of Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome: A Guide to Appropriate Treatment
Early studies by Friedman et al. have demonstrated the value of staging obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) patients for the prediction...
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Clinical Guideline for the Evaluation, Management and Long-term Care of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common chronic disorder that often requires lifelong care.
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Diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome
After the last recommendations of the Spanish Society of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery (SEPAR) for the diagnosis and treatment...
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Evaluation and testing for obstructive sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition with significant social, neurophysiologic, and cardiovascular morbidity as well as increased risk of mortality.
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Evolution of Theory on Oral Appliances and Exercises for Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Patient exercises have been shown in two randomized controlled studies to be effective for reducing...
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Risk Factors and Natural History of Habitual Snoring
Snoring frequency and potential risk factors were investigated using parental questionnaires.
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Clinical Manifestations and Consequences of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a common respiratory disorder that is underdiagnosed and associated...
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea as a Risk Factor for Stroke and Death
Previous studies have suggested that the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome may be an important risk factor for stroke.
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Sleep Disordered Breathing and Obesity: Pathophysiology, Complications and Treatment
Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is a medical condition that has increasingly recognized adverse health effects.
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Lateral Pharyngoplasty: A New Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome
The role of the lateral pharyngeal muscular walls in the pathogenesis of obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is crucial.
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Randomised trial of nasal surgery for fixed nasal obstruction in obstructive sleep apnoea
In humans, the nose normally accounts for approximately half of the total respiratory resistance to airflow [1].
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Obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by episodes of total and/or partial collapse of upper airways alternating with normal breathing...
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Reconstruction of Airway Sof t Tissues in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Surgery for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is multimodal. Procedures and aims of treatment vary, Surgery...
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The Efficacy of Multilevel Surgery of the Upper Airway in Adults With Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome
Many patients with obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) are incapable of using continuous positive airway pressure.
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Clinical Predictors in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients with Computer-Assisted Quantitative Videoendoscopic Upper Airway Analysis
To identify the clinical predictors and assist surgeons in their clinical management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
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Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS) Simple Snoring or Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea
International classification of sleep disorders describes primary snoring as loud breathing...
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Snoreplasty of the Palate and/or Uvula
Snoring is caused by vibration of floppy excessive tissue in the upper part of the airway.
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