Obstructive sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea: Introduction
A form of sleep apnea where there is a physical obstruction to the airways. Obese people are particularly prone to this condition but people with congenital abnormalities of the upper airway may also suffer the condition. For example, enlarged adenoids may obstruct breathing. Untreated obstructive sleep apnea can cause serious complications such as heart abnormalities and lung failure if left untreated.
Symptoms of Obstructive sleep apnea
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Obstructive sleep apnea: Complications
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Medical Textbooks Online about Obstructive sleep apnea
Medical Books Excerpts
- WHEEZING
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- Apnea
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Wheezing
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Apnea
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Wheezing
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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- Apnea
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Wheezing
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Apnea
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- Wheezing
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- Wheezing
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Wheezing
- "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
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- Apnea
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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Causes of Obstructive sleep apnea
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Treatments for Obstructive sleep apnea
- Specific treatments
- Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nasal CPAP)
- Dental appliances
- Decongestants - if blockage is from a stuffy nose or sinuses.
- Oxygen - somewhat controversial.
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