Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disabling disorder that leads to life-threatening cardio-pulmonary events during sleep. It is the most common form of respiratory failure during sleep and is a multi system disorder involving metabolic.respiratory and mental abnormalities. The present paper reports the, medical aspects of the syndrome and reviews the literature.
Subjects | Clinical Sciences |
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Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | August 1, 1990 |
Published in Issue | Year 1990 Volume: 3 Issue: 3 |