The management of obstructive sleep apnea in adults

Mo Med. 2008 May-Jun;105(3):262-6.

Abstract

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is characterized by recurrent, complete or partial airway closure during sleep. It is a potentially hazardous condition and appropriate treatment should be strongly advised to all OSA patients. The primary mode of OSA management is Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (C-Pap). Asignificant number of OSA patients can be also managed successfully with surgery by a variety of newer surgical techniques which emphasize a more physiologic and less morbid surgical approach to the upper airway.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure*
  • Female
  • Glossectomy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / physiopathology
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / surgery
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / therapy*
  • Tracheostomy