Snoring and Sleep Apnea in Women : Risk Factors, Signs and Consequences

Snoring and Sleep Apnea in Women : Risk Factors, Signs and Consequences

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is characterized by snoring, apneas and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). Obesity is a risk factor for snoring and sleep apnea, but data on other factors in relation to obesity are ambiguous. Symptoms of sleep apnea in women have not been fully elucidated. O...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Svensson, Malin
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper 2008
Subjects:
snoring
sleep apnea
women
general population
risk factors
daytime sleepiness
inflammation
pharynx
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