
Covering the Therapeutic Advancements in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Scenario Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common chronic sleep disorder, which is characterized by periodic narrowing and obstruction of the pharyngeal airway during sleep, leading to a complete or partial obstruction of the airway, results of which are apneas, hypopneas, or sometimes both. Obstructive sleep apnea is a chronic and permanent condition, through proper therapy and medications the condition can be cured. Almost every system in the body is affected by Obstructive Sleep Apnea, resulting in an increased incidence of hypertension, stroke, altered immune system, and cardiovascular disease. Obstructive Sleep Apnea is caused when the throat muscles relax during sleep, which causes the tissue in the back of the throat to collapse and block the upper airway. Daytime sleepiness is one of the most common symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. People affected with Obstructive Apnea also complain of memory...