Pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS)
Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a disease characterized by recurrent upper airway obstruction (UAO), with decreased airflow, intermittent hypoxemia, and awakening during sleep. Two essential factors are related to the pathophysiology of OSAHS: anatomical alterations and reductio...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Universidad Nacional de Colombia
2017-08-01
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Series: | Revista de la Facultad de Medicina |
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Online Access: | https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/revfacmed/article/view/60091 |