Interpreting Sleep Studies - American Thoracic Society

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Aug 18, 2014 · Obstructive Sleep Apnea • Obstructive sleep apnea: repeated closure or narrowing of upper airway reducing airflow • Apnea: total cessation of air flow for 10 sec • Hypopnea: 10 sec of reduced air flow • Obstructive respiratory events are associated with snoring, thoracoabdomnial paradox & increasing effort AASM Scoring Manual Version 2 ...

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