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Medicinal Drugs To Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea - obstructive; Apnea - obstructive sleep apnea syndrome; Sleep-disordered breathing; OSA
Prevention
Children with very large tonsils and adenoids may develop sleep apnea and related problems. They should be checked by a health care provider to determine whether they need further evaluation.
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References
Bradley TD, Floras JS. Obstructive sleep apnoea and its cardiovascular consequences. Lancet. 2009;373:82-93.
Epstein LJ,...
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From Our Sources
Obstructive sleep apnea
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Introduction to Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
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Sleep Apnea: References
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Obstructive sleep apnea
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Obstructive sleep apnea
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Massively enlarged tonsils can cause episodes of cessation of breathing known as obstructive sleep apnea. Cessation of breathing can last 10 seconds or longer, causing extremely low levels of oxygen in the blood.... Read more »
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