OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA- A REVIEW
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 27
Abstract
Obstructive sleep apnea can be characterised as repeated partial or complete airway collapse during sleep. It is a medical condition with increasing frequency, which may be associated with marked increase in morbidity. Individuals with obstructive sleep apnea are generally obese and present with the history of snoring and daytime drowsiness. Obesity and narrow pharyngeal airway are the most important risk factors along with the male gender. Polysomnography is considered as the gold standard for the diagnosis of OSA, which is carried out in Sleep Clinic. First line of treatment of OSA includes weight loss. Severe cases of OSA should be advised to use continuous positive airway pressure appliance (CPAP) during sleep. Various mandibular advancement splints can also be used as the treatment options.
Authors and Affiliations
Snigdha Pattanaik, Rajagopal R. , Neeta Mohanty, Pragyna Panigrahi
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