SMJ Article | Review Article

Updates in the Management of Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition with high prevalence, is characterized by reduced dilatory function of pharyngeal muscles, which can be influenced by upper airway narrowing, dilator muscle dysfunction, respiratory dysfunction, and genetics. Three of the most clinically important phenotypes of OSA include disturbed sleep, excessive sleepiness, and minimal symptoms,...