Background: The pathogenesis of daytime hypercapnia (PaCO 2 ≥ 45 mm Hg) may be directly linked to the existence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) per se, although only some patients ...

Sleep apnea is a condition that causes repeated cycles of breathing interruptions during sleep. If left untreated, sleep apnea may lead to dangerous health complications related to oxygen deprivation.

Nearly 1 in 5 women and more than one-third of men in the United States have sleep apnea. This common sleep disorder causes you to stop breathing repeatedly in your sleep. It not only leaves you ...

If you have symptoms of sleep apnea, your doctor may ask you to have a sleep apnea test, called a polysomnogram (PSG). This may be done in a sleep disorder center or even at home. A polysomnogram ...

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the upper airway patency ... Obesity has become a significant risk factor in the pathophysiology of OSAS in children. OSAS may represent an important mechanism ...

This is the first time breathing rhythms during ... Sleep Apnea Contributes to Dementia in Older Adults, Especially Women Oct. 31, 2024 — Sleep apnea, a common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder ...

Snoring affects 94% of people with sleep apnea. If left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to more trips to the hospital as you get older and increase the risk of lung cancer and lung cancer ...