Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome- A Life Threatening Sleep Disorder: Proper Diagnosis and Treatment is Essential

Authors

  • Md Mokerrom Hasan Lecturer, Department of Oand Maxillofacial Surgery, Dhaka Dental college
  • Mahbub Zaki Consultant, Department of Prosthodontics, BSMMU, Dhaka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjdre.v2i2.16247

Keywords:

OSAS- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, AHI-Apnea-hypopnea Index, REM- Rapid Eye Movement, EEG- Electro Encephalogram, EMG- Electro myeogram, EOG- Electro Occulogram, CPAP-continuous positive airway pressure, MRA-Mandibular Repostitioning Appliance

Abstract

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome is a life threatening sleep disorder which can occur as consequences of some body conditions. On the other hand it causes many systemic diseases as well as accidental injury. There is no prevalence study in Bangladesh but its prevalence is higher in western countries. Proper diagnosis and treatment is essential. Surgical treatment of this disease gives permanent cure. Maxillofacial surgeon has a vital role in treating this disease. ENT surgeon as well as prosthodontist can help the OSAS patient as well.

DOI: http://doi.dx.org/10.3329/bjdre.v2i2.16247

Bangladesh Journal of Dental Research & Education Vol.2(2) 2012: 62-64

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Published

2013-08-26

How to Cite

Hasan, M. M., & Zaki, M. (2013). Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome- A Life Threatening Sleep Disorder: Proper Diagnosis and Treatment is Essential. Bangladesh Journal of Dental Research &Amp; Education, 2(2), 62–64. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjdre.v2i2.16247

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2012)

Section

Review Articles