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Friedman Tongue Position and the Staging of Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

1 Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is often the result of obstruction at multiple anatomic sites. Nasal, palatal, and hypopharyngeal obstruction, acting alone or in concert, are frequently identified as the cause of snoring and OSAHS. Even in cases…

Perioperative and Anesthesia Management

1 Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a growing health care concern with many potentially detrimental consequences and important anesthetic implications. A rise in obesity among the population of the United States corresponds with an upswing in the prevalence…