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Review
. 2023 Aug 13;59(8):1459.
doi: 10.3390/medicina59081459.

An Update on Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome-A Literature Review

Alexandra Lorina Platon  1 , Carmen Gabriela Stelea  2 , Otilia Boișteanu  3 , Emilia Patrascanu  3 , Irina Nicoleta Zetu  1 , Sorana Nicoleta Roșu  4 , Valentina Trifan  5 , Dragoș Octavian Palade  6
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An Update on Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome-A Literature Review

Alexandra Lorina Platon et al. Medicina (Kaunas). .

Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is the most common breathing-related sleep disorder. It is characterized by recurrent episodes of partial or complete airway obstruction during sleep, resulting in a reduction in or the total cessation of airflow, despite ongoing respiratory efforts, leading to oxygen desaturation and arousal. The purpose of this literature review is to evaluate the most common characteristics of this pathology, as well as to investigate the most effective treatment options, providing an update on the management of OSA patients.

Keywords: mandibular advancement devices; myofunctional therapy; obstructive sleep apnea; sleep apnea syndrome.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Risk factors for OSA.
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Obstructive sleep apnea symptoms.
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