Overview

Sleep apnea or sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder characterised by pauses in breathing during sleep. These episodes, called apneas (literally, ""without breath""), each last long enough so one or more breaths are missed, and occur repeatedly throughout sleep. There are two distinct forms of sleep apnea: Central and Obstructive. Breathing is interrupted by the lack of effort in Central Sleep Apnea, but from a physical block to airflow despite effort in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. In Mixed Sleep Apnea, both types of events occur. Regardless of type, the individual affected with sleep apnea is rarely (if ever) aware of having difficulty breathing, even upon awakening. Sleep apnea is recognised as a problem by others witnessing the individual during episodes, or is suspected because of its effects on the body (sequelae). This book presents important new research in this field.

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Author:   Andrew O Lang
Publisher:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Weight:   0.650kg
ISBN:  

9781600215285

ISBN 10:   1600215289
Pages:   190
Publication Date:   06 September 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

New Concepts in Mandibular Advancement Appliances for Sleep-disordered Breathing; A Simple Appliance for the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- the MEDUNSA Anti Snoring Device (MASD); Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome with Radiofrequency; Patient Education and Sleep Apnea Syndrome; Acoustical Fingerprints of Apneas-Their Properties and Clinical Relevance; Paediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea and AD/HD-Associated Quantitative EEG Abnormalities; Sleep Respiratory Disease and Occupational Medicine: Considerations on 20 Clinical Cases; Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of the Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome in Adults; Urological Aspects of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome; The Disturbed Metabolism in Patients with OSAS; Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease; Index.

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