Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is the most common organic disorder of excessive daytime somnolence. In cross-sectional studies the minimum prevalence of OSAS among adult men is about one per cent. Prevalence is highest among men aged 40-65 years. The highest figures for this age group indicate that their prevalence of clinically significant OSAS may be 8.5% or higher. Habitual snoring is the most common symptom of OSAS (70-95%). The most significant risk factor for OSAS is obesity, especially upper body obesity. Other risk factors for snoring, and for OSAS, are male gender, age between 40 and 65 years, cigarette smoking, use of alcohol, and poor physical fitness.
Central Sleep Apnea / LINLEY LAURA, A; Papadima, E; Fabiani, Mario. - (2007), pp. 124-130.
Central Sleep Apnea
FABIANI, Mario
2007
Abstract
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is the most common organic disorder of excessive daytime somnolence. In cross-sectional studies the minimum prevalence of OSAS among adult men is about one per cent. Prevalence is highest among men aged 40-65 years. The highest figures for this age group indicate that their prevalence of clinically significant OSAS may be 8.5% or higher. Habitual snoring is the most common symptom of OSAS (70-95%). The most significant risk factor for OSAS is obesity, especially upper body obesity. Other risk factors for snoring, and for OSAS, are male gender, age between 40 and 65 years, cigarette smoking, use of alcohol, and poor physical fitness.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
