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Which of the following is a characteristic of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?

Excessive daytime sleepiness

Snoring

Complete or near-complete cessation of breathing (correct)

Decreased blood oxygen saturation

What term is used to describe OSA when it is associated with symptoms during the daytime?

Apneas

OSAHS (correct)

Hypopneas

OSAS

What is a potential consequence of a high frequency of apneas or hypopneas during sleep?

Disturbances in blood oxygenation

Decreased cognitive function

Neurocognitive disorders

All of the above (correct)

Which of the following is a common cause of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children?

Obesity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of sleep interruptions in individuals with significant cases of OSA?

Sleep deprivation Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental cause of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?

Blocked upper airway Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the two types of OSA in children according to some authors?

Obesity and mild upper airway lymphadenoid hyperplasia Signup and view all the answers

Which sleep disorder is characterized by episodes of reduction or cessation in breathing attributable to decreased effort, rather than upper airway obstruction?

Central sleep apnea Signup and view all the answers

What term is used when hypopneas are present alongside apneas, and associated with daytime sleepiness and other daytime symptoms?

Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What are some common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in adults?

Unexplained daytime sleepiness, restless sleep, and loud snoring Signup and view all the answers

Why are females less likely to be informed about their obstructive sleep apnea condition by their partners?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?

What term is used to describe OSA when it is associated with symptoms during the daytime?

What is a potential consequence of a high frequency of apneas or hypopneas during sleep?

Which of the following is a common cause of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children?

What is the main consequence of sleep interruptions in individuals with significant cases of OSA?

What is the fundamental cause of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?

What distinguishes the two types of OSA in children according to some authors?

Which sleep disorder is characterized by episodes of reduction or cessation in breathing attributable to decreased effort, rather than upper airway obstruction?

What term is used when hypopneas are present alongside apneas, and associated with daytime sleepiness and other daytime symptoms?

What are some common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in adults?

Why are females less likely to be informed about their obstructive sleep apnea condition by their partners?

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