The condition known as obstructive sleep apnea, which causes oxygen desaturation and disturbed sleep, is becoming more and more prevalent. Sleepiness, snoring, and observed apneas are characteristics. A tiny upper airway lumen, unstable respiratory control, low arousal threshold, small lung volume, and malfunctioning upper airway dilator muscles are among the predisposing variables, albeit the pathogenesis varies. Obesity, male sex, age, menopause, adenotonsillar hypertrophy, fluid retention, and smoking are risk factors. A significant portion of the population suffers from obstructive sleep...
The condition known as obstructive sleep apnea, which causes oxygen desaturation and disturbed sleep, is becoming more and more prevalent. Sleepiness,...