Obstructive Sleep Apnoea - Hardcover

Johnson, Jonas T.; Gluckman, Jack L.; Sanders, Mark H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1901865967 ISBN 13: 9781901865967

Publisher: CRC Press, 2001

Synopsis

Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea addresses the current state of the art of the diagnosis and management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, a problem affecting up to 40 percent of the population with enormous associated costs and impact. The book covers every aspect of this common complaint: the causes, initial investigation and diagnosis, and treatment options, for both adults and children. Illustrated with diagnostic imaging, diagrams of local anatomy and surgical approaches, it features contributions from experts in each of the many clinical specialties involved with the management of these patients.

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Review

'An excellent book for practitioners.' - Doody's Publishing Review

Synopsis

Sleep apnoea, the temporary cessation of breathing during sleep, is known to have several different causes, but the most common is the obstruction of the airway, the most characteristic symptom of which is snoring. Treatments include weight loss, the use of dental appliances or breathing assistance devices, and surgery. This text covers every aspect of this common complaint: the causes; intitial investigation and diagnosis, and treatment options, for both adults and children. Illustrated with diagnostic imaging, endoscopy, diagrams of local anatomy and surgical approaches, it features contributions from experts in each of the many clinical specialities involved with the management of these patients.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1901865967
• ISBN 13: 9781901865967
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256