Abstract Purpose of Review Given the rising prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA),
we aimed to review the epidemiologic and pathophysiologic relationship of OSA …

The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) continues to rise. So too do the health,
safety, and economic consequences. On an individual level, the causes and consequences …

Objective Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a severe disorder with a high prevalence.
Psychiatric comorbidities, especially depressive symptoms and cognitive dysfunction, are …

People develop obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) for different reasons. The ability to
understand these reasons, easily identify them in individual patients, and develop therapies …

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common breathing disorder in sleep in
which the airways narrow or collapse during sleep, causing obstructive sleep apnea. The …

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common and underdiagnosed medical
condition characterized by recurrent sleep-dependent pauses and reductions in airflow …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterised by recurring episodes of upper airway
obstruction during sleep and the fundamental abnormality reflects the inability of the upper …

OSA is a heterogeneous disorder. If left untreated, it has major health, safety, and economic
consequences. In addition to varying levels of impairment in pharyngeal anatomy …

Key points Recent animal and human physiology studies indicate that noradrenergic and
muscarinic processes are key mechanisms that mediate pharyngeal muscle control during …

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