title: Case study: obstructive sleep apnea.
abstract: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a major health problem that often goes undiagnosed. A case study is utilized to illustrate recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals with OSA. Prevalence, risk factors, and health and safety issues also are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Cardiovascular Care Unit, BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Debra
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Berry
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D045422:Continuous Positive Airway Pressure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000150:complications; D008487:Medical History Taking; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017286:Polysomnography; D017698:Postmenopause; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D020181:Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*