Sleep-induced apnea and disordered breathing refers to intermittent, cyclical cessations or
reductions of airflow, with or without obstructions of the upper airway (OSA). In the presence …

Background Evaluation and interpretation of the literature on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
allows for consolidation and determination of the key factors important for clinical …

Rationale: Obesity is the primary risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Tongue fat is
increased in obese persons with OSA, and may explain the relationship between obesity …

We used sophisticated volumetric analysis techniques with magnetic resonance imaging in
a case–control design to study the upper airway soft tissue structures in 48 control subjects …

The geometry and caliber of the upper airway in apneic patients differs from those in normal
subjects. The apneic airway is smaller and is narrowed laterally. Examination of the soft …

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder whose prevalence is linked to an epidemic of
obesity in Western society. Sleep apnea is due to recurrent episodes of upper airway …

Considerable progress has been made over the last several decades in our understanding
of the pathophysiology of both central and obstructive sleep apnea. Central sleep apnea, in …

Obesity can profoundly alter pulmonary function and diminish exercise capacity by its
adverse effects on respiratory mechanics, resistance within the respiratory system …

Obstructive sleep apnea is an important disorder because of both its prevalence and its
cardiovascular and neurocognitive sequelae. Despite the fact that male sex is a major risk …

Obstructive sleep apnea remains an important public health problem because of its
neurocognitive sequelae. This review covers the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and …