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Preferred Name

Sleep Apnea, Obstructive

Definitions
A disorder characterized by recurrent apneas during sleep despite persistent respiratory efforts. It is due to upper airway obstruction. The respiratory pauses may induce HYPERCAPNIA or HYPOXIA. Cardiac arrhythmias and elevation of systemic and pulmonary arterial pressures may occur. Frequent partial arousals occur throughout sleep, resulting in relative SLEEP DEPRIVATION and daytime tiredness. Associated conditions include OBESITY; ACROMEGALY; MYXEDEMA; micrognathia; MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY; adenotonsilar dystrophy; and NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p395)
Synonyms
Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome
Obstructive Sleep Apneas
Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Upper Airway Resistance Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Apneas, Obstructive Sleep
Apnea, Obstructive Sleep
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Sleep Apneas, Obstructive
OSAHS
Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Obstructive
Syndrome, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Syndrome, Upper Airway Resistance, Sleep Apnea
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