阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停：一种未被认识但普遍存在的病症。

Obstructive sleep apnea: an unrecognized but prevalent condition.

作者信息

Khawaja I T, Sayyed R T, Jaouni H

机构信息

Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Section, Marshall University School of Medicine, Huntington, WV, USA.

出版信息

Compr Ther. 2000 Winter;26(4):294-7. doi: 10.1007/s12019-000-0032-7.

DOI:10.1007/s12019-000-0032-7

PMID:11126101

Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnea remains an unrecognized and under appreciated disease. The reported prevalence ranges from 2% to 10%. Risk factors include obesity, increased neck circumference, and certain ethnic groups. An apnea index > 20 is associated with higher mortality rate.

摘要

阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停仍然是一种未被认识和重视不足的疾病。报告的患病率在2%至10%之间。危险因素包括肥胖、颈围增加和某些种族群体。呼吸暂停指数>20与较高的死亡率相关。