Major risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea monitored in the home. A cross-sectional study

Major risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea monitored in the home. A cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by recurrent pharyngeal wall collapse during sleep caused by anatomical or functional changes associated with obesity or dislocation of maxillofacial structures. OBJECTIVE: To determine the major risk factors for obstructive sle...

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Main Authors: Ricardo Silva, Tharcisio Pereira Brito, Antônio Cavalcanti Wanderley Neto, Renata Botelho Frota, João Cateb Melo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Paulista de Medicina 2021-10-01
Series:São Paulo Medical Journal
Subjects:
Body mass index
Sleep apnea, obstructive
Hypertension
Age
Associated
Body density
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