Obstructive Sleep Apnea
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder where the upper airway repeatedly collapses during sleep, leading to pauses in breathing.
US Cases: 21 million
World Cases: 1.3billion
Sex Ratio: M5/W
Age Onset: Age 40
Brain Area: hippocampus, frontal lobe
Symptoms: airway block, snoring, gasping
Progression: chronic stress & possible withdrawal
Therapies: exposure & response prevenrion
Medications: SSRIs or clomipramine
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