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Article: Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Article from:
- AORN Journal
- Article date:
- April 1, 1999
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ABSTRACT
The most common form of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It is characterized by the cessation of nasal airflow with persistence of ventilatory effort, as shown by paradoxical chest and abdominal movement, and varying degrees of oxygen desaturation. This article describes current methods of diagnosing OSA and available treatment for OSA and snoring. AORN J 69 (April 1999) 792-801.
Thou dost snore distinctly, there is meaning in thy snores," Shakespeare noted in The Tempest. The dictionary defines snoring as "to make harsh or noisy sounds in sleep through the open mouth or through the mouth and nose.(1)" Treatment of sleep-related ...