Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Singh Sumita; Vermani Mayank; Garg Sunny

ISBN 10: 365977491X / ISBN 13: 9783659774911

Editore: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2015

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Riassunto:

Sleep and dreaming have been sources of mystery and fascination since biblical times. The function of sleep remains an enigma and only in recent years there has been research into various aspects of sleep and its related disorders. ‘Obstructive Sleep apnea’ (OSA) is a disorder characterized by abnormal breathing in sleep and sleep fragmentation. OSA is increasingly being recognized as important heath issue in the last two or three decades, it is characterized by repetitive, partial or a complete collapse of upper airway during sleep, causing impaired gaseous exchange and sleep disturbance.Aim of this book is to review the epidemiology, diagnosis/ evaluation, pathophysiology, etiology and risk factors, outcomes and various treatment modalities for OSA.

L'autore: Dr Sumita MDS, Dr Mayank Vermani MDS,Dr Sunny Garg MDS are renowned maxillofacial surgeons practicing advanced maxillofacial surgery and implantology. Currently they are providing services to the leading dental colleges of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan respectively. Authors have attended and organized several national and international conferences.

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Titolo: Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Casa editrice: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Data di pubblicazione: 2015
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Very Good
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