Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome.
Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is characterized by repetitive episodes of airflow reduction (hypopnea) or cessation (apnea) due to upper airway collapse during sleep. Increasing recognition and a greater understanding of the scope of this condition have substantially affected the practices of many clinicians. This review provides practical information for physicians assessing patients with OSAHS. It discusses complications, clinical recognition, the polysomnographic report, and treatment of OSAHS, including strategies for troubleshooting problems associated with continuous positive airway pressure therapy.
Olson
Eric J
EJ
Sleep Disorders Center, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn 55905, USA. olson.eric@mayo.edu
Moore
Wendy R
WR
Morgenthaler
Timothy I
TI
Gay
Peter C
PC
Staats
Bruce A
BA
D006801:Humans; D017286:Polysomnography; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration / Q000379:methods; D020181:Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy