Overview

Sleep related breathing disorders are a group of disorders that affect breathing when asleep, and are characterised by disruptions of normal breathing patterns that only occur during sleep. The most common sleep related breathing disorders are snoring and sleep apnoea (Medicinenet.com). This book is a comprehensive guide to sleep related breathing disorders. Beginning with an overview of normal human sleep, the following chapters provide in depth coverage of snoring and sleep apnoea, discussing anatomy and physiology, diagnosis, and both surgical and non-surgical management. Separate chapters examine the effects of sleep related breathing disorders on other systems of the body, particularly the heart, and obstructive sleep apnoea in children. Key points Comprehensive guide to sleep related breathing disorders In depth coverage of snoring and sleep apnoea Discusses both surgical and non-surgical management Includes chapters on effects of sleep related breathing disorders on other body systems

Full Product Details

Author:   Vivek Nangia ,  Shivani Swami
Publisher:   Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Imprint:   Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
ISBN:  

9789351524205

ISBN 10:   9351524205
Pages:   214
Publication Date:   15 April 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Normal Human Sleep Anatomy and Physiology of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Airways Clinical Approach to Patient with Sleep Related Breathing Disorders Diagnostic Approach to Sleep Disordered Breathing Snoring & and Upper Airways Resistance Syndrome Obstructive Sleep Apnea Central Sleep Apnea Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome and Complex Sleep Apnea, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome Cardiac Effects of Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders Systemic Effects of Sleep Related Breathing Disorders-Non Cardiac Positive Airway Pressure Treatment in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Pharmacotherapy Surgical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Dental Sleep Medicine: An Overview Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Children Peri-Operative Management Of Sleep -Related Breathing

Reviews

Author Information

Vivek Nangia Director & Head, Fortis Lung Center, Fortis Flt Lt Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, India

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions