Gender differences in sleep disordered breathing: implications for therapy
Won C, Guilleminault C. Gender differences in sleep disordered breathing: implications for therapy. Expert Review Of Respiratory Medicine 2015, 9: 221-231. PMID: 25739831, DOI: 10.1586/17476348.2015.1019478.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive sleep apneaSleep-disordered breathingSeverity of OSAUpper airway functionGender-related differencesAirway functionEndothelial dysfunctionLung functionComorbid conditionsSleep apneaTreatment optionsRespiratory stabilityImproved outcomesGender differencesGreater riskAdverse effectsWomenLimited dataAge increasesBreathingFemale presentationsHypertensionApneaAirwayPregnancy