Pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS)

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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Main Authors: Marco Venegas-Mariño, Juan Camilo Garcia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Nacional de Colombia 2017-08-01
Series:Revista de la Facultad de Medicina
Subjects:
Síndromes de apnea del sueño
Sistema respiratorio
Hipercapnia
Hipofaringe
Nervio hipogloso.
Online Access:https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/revfacmed/article/view/60091

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