2009
Sleep Breathing Disorders in the U.S. Female Population
Kapsimalis F, Kryger M. Sleep Breathing Disorders in the U.S. Female Population. Journal Of Women's Health 2009, 18: 1211-1219. PMID: 19627224, PMCID: PMC2825714, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2008.1054.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive sleep apnea syndromeU.S. female populationHigh riskBerlin questionnaireFemale populationCommon symptomsDaytime sleepinessMedical disordersPrimary care medical communityRestless legs syndrome symptomsChronic medical disordersSleep apnea syndromeSleep breathing disordersMenstrual cycle statusSleep onset insomniaSuch common symptomsNational Sleep FoundationAnnual telephone surveyHabitual snoringApnea syndromeBreathing disordersPostpartum womenCommon disorderSyndrome symptomsOnset insomnia
2007
Sleep apnea: Clinical investigations in humans
Banno K, Kryger MH. Sleep apnea: Clinical investigations in humans. Sleep Medicine 2007, 8: 400-426. PMID: 17478121, DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2007.03.003.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsObstructive sleep apnea syndromeCentral sleep apnea syndromeContinuous positive airway pressureSleep apnea syndromeApnea syndromeApneic episodesTreatment of OSASDiagnosis of SASUpper airway obstructionPositive airway pressureMuscles of respirationCessation of breathingCentral nervous systemAirway obstructionAirway pressureHeart failureOral appliancesRespiratory driveImpaired qualityAbnormal breathingSubjective symptomsDaytime sleepinessCommon disorderMetabolic dysfunctionSleep disruption