DISEASES

Disease-gene associations mined from literature

Human genes for obstructive sleep apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea [DOID:0050848]

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.

Synonyms:  obstructive sleep apnea,  DOID:0050848,  obstructive sleep apneas,  obstructive sleep apnea syndrome,  obstructive sleep apnea disease ...