title: Obstructive sleep apnea.
abstract: Obstructive sleep apnea represents a common disorder with potentially high morbidity and mortality. Its clinical significance and treatment options have not been fully defined. Excessive daytime sleepiness and the cardiovascular complications of obstructive sleep apnea constitute a significant public health problem. Clinical features and treatment are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Tulane Medical Center, Dept of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, New Orleans.
authors.forename: G B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Blake
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: White
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy