TY - JOUR PY - 2006// TI - Putting sleep apnea to rest. Tailored therapy reduces fatigue-related risks JO - Postgraduate medicine A1 - Alvi, Aijaz A1 - Lee, Suzanne E. SP - 46 EP - 53 VL - 119 IS - 3 N2 - Sleep apnea, the periodic cessation of breathing during sleep, is a common and underdiagnosed condition. Treatment can improve quality of life as well as reduce morbidity and mortality from sleep apnea-related hypertension, stroke, and traffic accidents. In this article, the authors discuss types of sleep apnea, diagnostic tools, and treatment strategies for both adults and children.

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