Miller JN, Kupzyk KA, Zimmerman L, et al. Comparisons of measures used to screen for obstructive sleep apnea in patients referred to a sleep clinic. Sleep Med . 2018;51:15-21. doi:10.1016/j.sleep ...

Craniofacial and upper-airway structure, including the presence of mandibular or maxillary dysmorphisms, can contribute significantly to the development of OSA. 28 In one study of 142 men without ...

Facial features analyzed from 3D photographs could predict the likelihood of having obstructive sleep apnea, according to a new study. Share: Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email ...

"Because of differences in their craniofacial features, people with Down syndrome are more prone to obstructive sleep apnea," says Brian Skotko, MD, MPP co-director of the MGH Down Syndrome ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder whereby breathing repeatedly stops due to obstruction and collapse of the pharynx within the upper airway. The pathophysiology underlying OSA is ...

Enhancing Primary Care Confidence in Managing Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients With Comorbidities 0.75 CME / ABIM MOC Credits You are being redirected to Medscape Education Yes, take me there ...

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs as repetitive episodes of complete or partial upper airway blockage during sleep. During an apneic episode, the diaphragm and chest muscles work harder as the ...

Struggling with snoring and sleeplessness? Call your dentist. Snoring and sleep disturbances are often signs of obstructive sleep apnea, and your oral health could be to blame. “A lot of ...

Working out can ease symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. Your doctor may recommend regular exercise, like brisk walking, on most days. Avoid smoking, alcohol, and certain medications.

A combination of parental questionnaires and inexpensive diagnostic procedures that can be performed as part of a primary care visit may be able to rule out the presence of obstructive sleep apnea ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a medical condition that occurs when one stops breathing periodically during sleep. The brief pause in breathing is most often due to obstruction within the airway.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea was called the 'Pickwickian syndrome' in the past because Joe, the fat boy, described in 'The Pickwick Papers' by Charles Dickens, had typical features such as snoring ...