Prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in men varies markedly according to definition criteria

Conclusion: Inclusion of co-morbidities in the ICSD-3 criteria does not notably increase OSAS prevalence over that determined by OSA symptoms alone. Better identification of who is at long-term risk from OSA-related complications is needed to define significant OSA.1 Heinzer R, et al. Lancet Resp Med. 2016; 4: e5-e6.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 7, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Adams, R., Appleton, S., Vakulin, A., McEvoy, D., Antic, N., Catcheside, P., Taylor, A., Wittert, G. Tags: 4.2 Sleep and Control of Breathing Source Type: research