Technologic advances in the assessment and management of obstructive sleep apnoea beyond the apnoea-hypopnoea index: a narrative review

Recent advances in the obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome.

Sleep . 6: obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome and hypertension.

The use of CPAP to control excessive daytime sleepiness in OSAHS probably also produces a substantial reduction in vascular risk. This is reviewed with particular reference to hypertension.

Sleep. 2: pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome.

The pathogenesis of airway obstruction in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome is reviewed. The primary defect is probably an anatomically small or collapsible pharyngeal airway, in combination with a sleep induced fall in upper airway muscle activity.

Obesity and obstructive sleep apnoea hypopnoea syndrome in Singapore children.

INTRODUCTION Obesity affects about 10% to 15% of our school-going population in Singapore and is a risk factor for development of obstructive sleep apnoea hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS). This article reviews the prevalence, aetiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, complications and treatment of obese children with OSAHS with particular reference to children in Singapore. METHODS Review of articles ...

Obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome in adults with Down syndrome

KEY POINTS Adults with Down syndrome are predisposed to obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS) due to overlap between the Down syndrome phenotype and OSAHS risk factors.The prevalence of OSAHS in adults with Down syndrome is estimated at 35-42%. This is up to ten-times higher than in the general adult population.Symptoms of OSAHS, including behavioural and emotional disturbances as...