Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Also written as OSA.

Obstructive sleep apnea, associated with obesity and hypoxemia, is a significant contributor.

What our notes say

• Obstructive sleep apnea, associated with obesity and hypoxemia, is a significant contributor. (Lung Pathology — Must-Know — Notes)
• result in chronic hypoventilation unless the patient has In many patients, obstructive sleep apnea (Chap. (Harrisons Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine)
• maximum voluntary ventilation maneuver, and reduced elimination of obstructive sleep apnea, and enhancement (Harrisons Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine)
• When cor pulmonale COPD), or inefficient ventilation (e.g., primary pulmooccurs in conjunction with obstructive sleep apnea, nary ­vascular disease). (Harrisons Cardiovascular Medicine 2nd Edition 2)
• The relative contribution of adiponectin defi- obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). (Harrisons Cardiovascular Medicine 2nd Edition 2)
• Respiratory:- Recurrent chest infections\n-Obstructive sleep apnea(due to large tonsils, adenoids, tongue) (BABY NELSON PEADS)

Study material on Obstructive Sleep Apnea

• Harrisons Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
• Harrisons Cardiovascular Medicine 2nd Edition 2

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