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
2002
Gender and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Part 2: Mechanisms
Kapsimalis F, Kryger MH. Gender and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Part 2: Mechanisms. Sleep 2002, 25: 497-504. PMID: 12150315, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/25.5.497.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsObstructive sleep apnea syndromeSleep apnea syndromeApnea syndromeUpper airway muscle functionHormone replacement therapyUpper airway anatomySleep breathing disordersControl of ventilationOSAS prevalenceBreathing disordersReplacement therapySex hormonesCommon disorderFemale genderMuscle functionEpidemiologic studiesAdipose tissueSyndromeDisordersAdult malesGenderRiskFemalesPercentObesity
1995
Medical treatment of sleep apnea
Wali S, Kryger M. Medical treatment of sleep apnea. Current Opinion In Pulmonary Medicine 1995, 1: 498-503. PMID: 9363089, DOI: 10.1097/00063198-199511000-00012.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsSleep apneaContinuous positive airway pressure therapyPositive airway pressure therapyContinuous positive airway pressureAirway pressure therapyPositive airway pressureObstructive sleep apneaCurrent treatment optionsTreatment of choiceAirway pressureNicotine treatmentPressure therapyTreatment optionsCommon disorderMedical treatmentDifficult patientsElectrical stimulationWeight lossDental appliancesApneaTherapyTreatmentUnwanted effectsTracheostomyPatients
1994
Why Should Sleep Apnea Be Diagnosed and Treated?
Yamashiro Y, Kryger M. Why Should Sleep Apnea Be Diagnosed and Treated? Clinical Pulmonary Medicine 1994, 1: 250-259. DOI: 10.1097/00045413-199407000-00007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNasal continuous positive airway pressureObstructive sleep apneaSevere sequelaeRepetitive upper airway obstructionsContinuous positive airway pressureUpper airway obstructionPositive airway pressureTreatment of choiceGoal of treatmentPrimary pathophysiologic eventEffect of treatmentAirway obstructionAirway pressureSevere complicationsPatients' qualitySleep apneaMultisystem dysfunctionPathophysiologic eventsCommon disorderUndiagnosed patientsSevere casesSequelaePatient's lifeApneaPatients