2005
Differences between Men and Women in the Clinical Presentation of Patients Diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Shepertycky M, Banno K, Kryger MH. Differences between Men and Women in the Clinical Presentation of Patients Diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. Sleep 2005, 28: 309-314. PMID: 16173651, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/28.3.309.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEpworth Sleepiness Scale scoreApnea-hypopnea indexBody mass indexClinical presentationMass indexObstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) resultsTertiary university-based medical centerScale scoreRetrospective chart review analysisObstructive sleep apnea syndromeUniversity-based medical centerLaboratory polysomnographic studiesMain presenting symptomChart review analysisUpper airway anatomySleep apnea syndromeHistory of depressionGender-related differencesLess alcohol consumptionPolysomnographic findingsPresenting symptomApnea syndromeHypothyroid diseasePolysomnographic studyPrimary complaint
2000
Diagnosis and management of sleep apnea syndrome
Kryger M. Diagnosis and management of sleep apnea syndrome. Clinical Cornerstone 2000, 2: 39-44. PMID: 10875045, DOI: 10.1016/s1098-3597(00)90039-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSleep apnea syndromeApnea syndromeContinuous positive airway pressureMain presenting symptomPositive airway pressureSleep breathing disordersConstellation of signsPresenting symptomAirway pressureMost patientsExcessive daytimeSleep apneaBreathing disordersAbnormal breathingComplete resolutionSleep disruptionBusy cliniciansSymptomsSyndromeSleepDiagnosisDisordersEpisodesHypoxemiaApnea