A hard day's night: Obstructive sleep apnoea is as common as diabetes and asthma and as much of a public health problem as smoking. Or is it?
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Obstructive sleep apnoea (OS) has only been widely recognized in the past 10 years, and studies suggest it is common in obese middle-aged men. It is distinguished by episodes of breath cessation and reduced ventilation during sleep. Risk factors include poor physical fitness, smoking, some endocrine disorders and genetic predisposition. There is increased risk of myocardial infarction when in the apnoea/waking cycle, due to blood pressure surges. A variety of approaches can be used to manage the disorder, such as weight reduction, continuous positive airway pressure and surgery.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1998
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Making sense of obstructive sleep apnoea in children
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Children with enlarged tonsils and adenoids are more likely to suffer from the breathing disorder obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Children with classic OSA will snore loudly, are restless sleepers and may fall asleep during the day. They may be underweight and also small for their age. Investigations of OSA may include admittance to a sleep laboratory. Treatment options are based on the severity of sleep loss and hypoxaemia and may include adenotonsillectomy, and in some cases, reconstructive surgery.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1992
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Understanding obstructive sleep apnoea
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This article examines the diagnosis, progression, and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes the collapse of the upper airway. Topics include the physiology of sleep apnea and how it relates to snoring.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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