title: [Sleep apneas].
abstract: In its most frequent form, in which obstructive apneas are predominant, the sleep apnea syndrome appears more and more as a frequent disorder. Clinically, it can be easily suspected in a patient presenting with snoring and daytime sleepiness, provided that these symptoms are systematically sought. A firm diagnosis relies on polysomnographic recordings. Beyond these symptoms, which are social and professional handicaps, the severity of the disorder is related to its cardiovascular long-term complications. The standard treatment is based upon nasal continuous positive airway pressure, which is safe and efficient but constraining. Surgical treatments, which are not as safe nor as efficient, can be proposed when continuous positive airway pressure is not accepted.
authors.affiliation: Unité des troubles du sommeil, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, France.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Krieger
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D013997:Time Factors
vernacular_title: Les apnées du sommeil.