Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome - A Review for Primary Care Physicians and Pulmonologists.

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a prevalent sleep disorder that leads to excessive daytime sleepiness and poor quality of life. OSAS is characterized by intermittent hypoxia and sleep fragmentation and is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular and neurocognitive disorders. The focus of our article is to discuss the approach to diagnosis and management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]