OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNOEA

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Clinical and Cephalometric Perspective is a comprehensive guide that explores one of the most underdiagnosed yet potentially life-threatening sleep disorders Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Written for medical and dental professionals particularly orthodontists and sleep specialists this book delves into the anatomical physiological diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of OSA in detail.It covers the evolution of OSA understanding the role of the upper airway and neuromuscular mechanisms during sleep and how repeated episodes of airway obstruction affect the cardiovascular respiratory and metabolic systems. The book also highlights the orthodontist's growing role in recognizing and managing OSA through cephalometric assessment and oral appliance therapy.This book provides an in-depth overview of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) its causes symptoms and serious health consequences. It explains how anatomical and neurological factors contribute to airway collapse during sleep leading to oxygen deprivation and poor-quality rest.