Poor sleep, hazardous breathing: an overview of obstructive sleep apnea.
Obstructive sleep apnea is a chronic disorder resulting from upper airway collapse during sleep. It is linked to a variety of health and safety risks but can often be effectively treated. This article provides an overview of the disorder, including an evidence-based approach to diagnosis and management.
Department of Biobehavioral Health Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing in Chicago, IL, USA.
Melissa
M
Carlucci
Maureen
M
Smith
Susan J
SJ
Corbridge
D045422:Continuous Positive Airway Pressure / Q000451:nursing; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000451:nursing; D020181:Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology*