Development of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

comment on Obstructive Sleep Apnea post:

Michael Rack, MD Sunday, October 21, 2007 at 6:33 PM

obstructive sleep apnea often develops gradually, over a period of several years. The medical community has become increasingly aware of OSA since the mid 1990's. It started to be described in the med literature in the mid 70's. CPAP was invented in 1981.

Fatigue is a nonspecific symptom that can be due to OSA, psych disorders, various medical conditions, cancer, etc.

re: comment on OSA post:

smilinfunguy

Monday, October 22, 2007 at 3:11 AM

Thank you Dr. Rack for the answer you sent me on 10/21/2007 at 6:33pm to my questions concerning OSA. I had no idea that obstructive sleep apnea often develops gradually, over a period of several years.