Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder that is characterized by obstructive apneas, hypopneas and/or respiratory effort related arousals caused by repetitive collapse of the upper airway during sleep. It is the most common sleep related breathing disorder. Factors that contribute to the etiology of OSA are:
- Obesity
- Short neck
- Small mandible/Receding mandible
- Male gender
It is important to diagnose and treat OSA because if left untreated, it can worsen Hypertension, arrhythmias and increase the incidence of vascular events like stroke and Myocardial infarction, impotence and decreased libido, cognitive impairments and driving accidents.
Respiratory Medicine Dept
CMC Vellore
Christian Medical College
Ida Scudder Road,
Vellore – 632004
Tamil Nadu, India
Contact Info
Dept office number : 0416 2282859
Email : resmed@cmcvellore.ac.in
Working hours:
Mon – Fri : 8 am to 4.30 pm
Sat : 8 am to 12.30 pm
OPD Timing:
Wed – Fri : 8.00am – 4.30pm
Sat : 8.00am – 12.30pm
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