Open AccessObstructive Sleep Apnea: An overview
Author(s) -
Mala Ram Manohar,
Juhi Talesra
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
cods - journal of dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2230-8695
DOI - 10.5005/cods-7-1-19
Subject(s) - obstructive sleep apnea , continuous positive airway pressure , medicine , oral appliance , airway , apnea , anesthesia , sleep apnea , sleep (system call) , breathing , positive airway pressure , intensive care medicine , computer science , operating system
Obstructive sleep apnea, is a common disorder that is characterized by repetitive partial or complete cessation of air flow, associated with oxy-hemoglobin desaturation and increased effort to breath. Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea can be divided into four general categories. These include: lifestyle modification, upper airway surgery, oral appliances, and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Although the CPAP provides the most reliable therapeutic modality, it is the most cumbersomeone. Many patients, particularly young non-apneic snorers, find it unappealing, difficult to tolerate, and unacceptable. The only other non-invasive alternative, which can producefavourable results within a short time, is oral appliances. How to cite this article Manohar MR, Talesra J. Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An overview. CODS J Dent 2015;7:19-22