obstructive sleep apnea

Term ID

DOID:0050848

Synonyms

• obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

Definition

A sleep apnea that is characterized by repeated collapse and obstruction of the upper airway during sleep, which results in reduced airflow (hypopnea) or complete airflow cessation (apnea), oxygen desaturation, and arousals from sleep. (4)

References

• ICD10CM:G47.33
• ICD9CM:327.23
• MESH:D020181
• NCI:C116337
• OMIM:107650
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:194441007
• UMLS_CUI:C0520679

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:0050848 )