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[Obstructive sleep apneas. A clinical and laboratory study]
T Paiva1, P Vasconcelos, A N Leitão
1Laboratório de Sono, Centro de Estudos Egas Moniz, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa.
Acta Medica Portuguesa
|October 1, 1993
Summary
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS) causes severe symptoms like excessive daytime sleepiness and hypertension. Effective treatments, including CPAP, significantly relieve these symptoms, highlighting the need for early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Pulmonology
- Sleep Medicine
Background:
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS) is a prevalent condition, particularly in adult males over 50.
- Many cardinal symptoms are socially accepted, leading to delayed diagnosis and significant health risks.