Article
[Genetic aspects of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome].
Jornal brasileiro de pneumologia : publicacao oficial da Sociedade Brasileira de Pneumologia e Tisilogia - 1 Jun 2010
Petruco Adriane C Mesquita, Bagnato Maurício da Cunha
Abstract excerpt
The physiopathology of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) results from the interaction between genetic and environmental factors. The principal risk factors are obesity and age. Other relevant risk factors are craniofacial abnormalities, hypothyroidism and menopause, as well as the use of alcohol and sedatives. By virtue of its association with factors such as HLA levels, obesity, genetic syndromes,...
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