Increase in the frequency of obstructive sleep apnea in elderly people

Background: The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) increases with age. However, older adults have limited perception of the symptoms related with poor sleep quality. Objectives: To know the frequency and characteristics of age-related OSA in a large population with c...

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Main Authors: Glenda Ernst, Javier Mariani, Magali Blanco, Barbara Finn, Alejandro Salvado, Eduardo Borsini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Brazilian Association of Sleep and Latin American Federation of Sleep Societies 2019-09-01
Series:Sleep Science
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Online Access:http://sleepscience.org.br/export-pdf/653/ssci-12-03-0222.pdf