Sleep Apnea: A Clinical Perspective

Sleep Apnea: A Clinical Perspective

We describe the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) from a clinical perspective. A model for SAS associated with obesity is presented to aid in the understanding of the pathophysiologic mechanisms involved. Identification, evaluation, follow-up, and treatment are discussed, making...

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Veröffentlicht in:Southern medical journal (Birmingham, Ala.) Ala.), 1981-08, Vol.74 (8), p.950-953
Hauptverfasser: FISHER, JOHNNIE G, de la PENA, AUGUSTIN M
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Adult
Body Weight
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Sleep Apnea Syndromes - diagnosis
Sleep Apnea Syndromes - therapy
Tracheotomy
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Zusammenfassung:We describe the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) from a clinical perspective. A model for SAS associated with obesity is presented to aid in the understanding of the pathophysiologic mechanisms involved. Identification, evaluation, follow-up, and treatment are discussed, making use of experience in our sleep laboratory as well as the current literature.
ISSN:0038-4348
1541-8243
DOI:10.1097/00007611-198108000-00016