Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome.
Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome.
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阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停低通气综合征。
DOI:
10.1097/00000446-200407000-00030
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发表时间:
2004
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通讯作者:
Berger,BarbaraE
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作者:
Merritt,SharonL;Berger,BarbaraE
Obstructive sleep apnea–hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a form of sleep-disordered breathing characterized by repeated episodes of breathing cessation (apnea) or diminished airflow (hypopnea) during sleep that last at least 10 seconds despite continued respiratory muscle effort. 1 The partial or complete obstruction of airflow occurs because of upper airway narrowing and leads to blood oxygen desaturation. It also disrupts sleep, causing repeated awakenings or arousals from deeper to lighter stages of sleep.Consequences of OSAHS include neurobehavioral and cardiovascular changes such as impaired alertness, altered mood and memory, and hypertension that can be detrimental to health and quality of life. Public health consequences include workplace accidents and collisions or near-collisions while driving. However, health care providers often overlook OSAHS.