Sleep-related breathing disorders are common. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has the character of a widespread disease. The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea is steadily increasing in Western industrialized countries due to the increasing prevalence of obesity, aging, and the widespread use of diagnostic methods. 40% of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea with an Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI) >5, where AHI describes the occurrence of respiratory events per hour of sleep.
Autoren
- Dr. med. Florian Faust
Publikation
- HAUSARZT PRAXIS
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