Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is defined as repetitive episodes of cessation of airflow (apnea) through the nose and mouth during sleep due to obstruction at the level of the pharynx...
Elicit a complete history of daytime and nighttime symptoms. Symptoms can be insidious and may have been present for years.
Daytime symptoms
Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) or fatigu...
Lifestyle modification is the most frequently recommended treatment for mild to moderate OSA. This includes weight loss, exercise, and avoidance of alcohol, smoking, and sedatives, especiall...
G47.33 Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
G47.30 Sleep apnea, unspecified
78275009 Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
230493001 Mixed sleep apnea
1091000119108 Obstructive sleep ap...
OSA is characterized by repetitive episodes of apnea often terminating in a snort/gasp.
Laboratory PSG is the key to diagnosis.
CPAP is the most effective form of treatment for both mild...
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