The sleep apnea syndrome.

Four patients with sleep apnea syndrome were seen at the Vancouver General Hospital within the last three years and are discussed in this paper. The history of recognition of the syndrome, the types of apnea, and method of evaluation using polysomnographic techniques are reviewed, and methods of treatment are outlined.

Keywords

Male, Adolescent, Middle Aged, Adenoidectomy, Airway Obstruction, Sleep Apnea Syndromes, Child, Preschool, Humans, Female, Tracheotomy, Physical Examination, Tonsillectomy

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