Snoring is bothersome to others but it can also be a sign of a more serious condition known as obstructive sleep apnea osa which is present in three percent of the general population. Apnea is the medical term used to describe cessation of breathing. Ppt The A To Z Z Z S Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Powerpoint Osa is characterized by multiple episodes of breathing pauses and blockage due to upper airway narrowing or collapse. Obstructive sleep apnea ppt ent . This results in lower amounts of oxygen in the blood which causes the heart to work harder. Apnea patients may experience 30 to 300 such events per night. Surgery for obstructive sleep apnea and upper airway resistance syndrome the hypoglossal nerve stimulation device should only be implanted by a provider who has undergone procedure specific training. Obstructive sleep apnea 2016 diagnosis and treatment grand rounds brrh may 17th 2016 presented by natalio j. An estimated one in five americans have some degree of obstru...