SLEEP APNEA PATHOGENESIS DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT 2ED (HB 2011) Hardcover

Sleep apnea is a widespread long-term health issue impacting millions. This book, authored by a diverse group of experts in sleep medicine, lung health, science, psychiatry, ear, nose, and throat specialties, and related fields, offers crucial scientific and practical information for professionals treating and studying this condition. Since the publication of the previous edition, sleep medicine has become a recognized medical specialty. This second edition has been expanded to include more clinically focused details on diagnosis and treatment, and features: Updates on the connection between sleep apnea and heart health. New information on the role of sleep apnea in insulin resistance. Emerging research on the effects of repeated low oxygen levels in the disorder. The latest drug therapy trials, discussed in the final chapter. Organized with clear sections and subsections for easy navigation, this essential book also explores sleep apnea in specific groups like children, older individuals, and pregnant women, and considers how the disorder affects men and women differently.