Clinical management of a severe case of positional obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
N Venza
Abstract:Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common disorder which involves upper airway collapse during sleep. Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome is a sub-type of OSAS characterized by obstructive apneas mainly in the supine sleeping position. Mandibular advancement devices (MAD) are recommended as first-line therapy for mild to moderate OSA or as second-line treatment for severe OSA for patients who do not tolerate or respond to CPAP. A case report of severe positional OSAS (AHI/h 34.7) is presente… Show more
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