Understanding Obstruction Sleep Apnea Syndrome: Cause, Comorbidities, and Treatment Options

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Georgia Spiropoulou, Vasileios Spyropoulos, Agathi Panagiota Spiropoulou, Kyriakos Karkoulias, Dimosthenis Lykouras, Konstantinos Spiropoulos

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Published: 29 July 2024 | Article Type : Research Article

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Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a prevalent condition with varying frequencies across different age groups, including infants, children, and adults. Predisposing factors for the development of this syndrome often differ among these age groups. Apneas and snoring are common symptoms. The incidence of the syndrome is higher in America compared to Europe. The syndrome is associated with significant comorbidities such as hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, coronary artery disease, pulmonary hypertension, and stroke. Treatment options include conservative measures (e.g., weight loss, avoidance of sedatives), the use of automatic positive airway pressure (Auto CPAP) during sleep, and surgical interventions. These surgical techniques are discussed in detail in the text.

Keywords: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Age groups, Comorbidities, Auto-CPAP, Surgical Techniques.

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Georgia Spiropoulou, Vasileios Spyropoulos, Agathi Panagiota Spiropoulou, Kyriakos Karkoulias, Dimosthenis Lykouras, Konstantinos Spiropoulos. (2024-07-29). "Understanding Obstruction Sleep Apnea Syndrome: Cause, Comorbidities, and Treatment Options." *Volume 7*, 1, 16-20