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Sleep Obstructive Apnea Syndrome

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Obstructive sleep apnea is an increasingly prevalent disorder that is characterized by recurrent obstruction of the upper airway during sleep, resulting in intermittent hypoxia and sleep fragmentation. During sleep there is a decrease in the upper airway neuromuscular and reflex activity and an increase in airway compliance and collapsibility, which are influenced by craniofacial structure, surrounding tissues, and intrinsic characteristics of the upper airway. Untreated obstructive sleep apnea can have significant adverse health consequences such as an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The modalities of treatment for obstructive sleep apnea include behavioral modifications, positional therapy, oral appliances, surgery, and positive airway pressure therapy.

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    Andrea De Vito

  3. Thoracic Surgery, Theageneio General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece

    Nikolaos Barbetakis

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Argel, M. (2023). Sleep Obstructive Apnea Syndrome. In: Esquinas, A.M., De Vito, A., Barbetakis, N. (eds) Upper Airway Disorders and Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-32487-1_29

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