Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

Sleep apnoea, the temporary cessation of breathing during sleep, is known to have several different causes, but the most common is obstruction of the airway - leading to snoring. This text covers every aspect of this common complaint: causes, investigation, diagnosis and treatment options.

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Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea addresses the current state of the art of the diagnosis and management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, a problem affecting up to 40 percent of the population with enormous associated costs and impact. The book covers every aspect of this common complaint: the causes, initial investigation and diagnosis, and treatment options, for both adults and children. Illustrated with diagnostic imaging, diagrams of local anatomy and surgical approaches, it features contributions from experts in each of the many clinical specialties involved with the management of these patients.