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Obstructive sleep apnea: the ‘noisy’ killer

Asha'ari, Zamzil Amin (2018) Obstructive sleep apnea: the ‘noisy’ killer. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 17 (3). pp. 1-2. E-ISSN 1823-4631

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Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an upper airway disorder characterized by multiple interruptions of breathing during sleep manifested mainly as apnea or hypopnea. It is a common disorder worldwide. This is an editorial article discussion on why we should not treat OSA lightly as it has huge potential for cardiovascular mortality among its sufferers.

Item Type: Article (Editorial)
Additional Information: 5556/68296
Uncontrolled Keywords: Obstructive sleep apnea
Subjects: R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): Kulliyyah of Medicine
Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Depositing User: Dr ZAMZIL AMIN ASHA'ARI
Date Deposited: 17 Dec 2018 09:01
Last Modified: 30 Jan 2019 09:27
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/68296

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