Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) is a condition in which a person experiences repetitive upper airway obstruction leading to sleep fragmentation, oxygen desaturation, and stimulation of the cardiovascular system.
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Detail
OSAS is a condition in which a person experiences repetitive upper airway obstruction leading to sleep fragmentation, oxygen desaturation, and stimulation of the cardiovascular system.
Does Your Child Snore while Sleeping?
Snoring is the harsh noise produced due to obstruction in the breathing passage. The collapsible structures are most common places which vibrate like tongue, Soft palate, nasopharynx, uvula, etc. Snoring could be one of the symptoms of Obstructive Sleep apnea Syndrome (OSAS).
Thyroid Disorders and its Psychiatric Manifestations
Thyroid diseases have documented association with psychiatric illnesses. Hypothyroidism or subclinical hypothyroidism lowers the metabolic rate so it could cause a reduction in serotonin levels in turn leading to depression in many people. It could happen in many chronic medical conditions too.
Know All About Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Cancers are found in the thyroid gland which is responsible for the regulation of the metabolic rate of our body. Thyroid nodules are very common but thyroid cancers are found less often. Only 1.2% of the population has been found to be suffering from Thyroid Cancer. It’s one of the cancers with a very good prognosis if diagnosed early. The cause of cancer is still not certain but risk factors have been found to be associated with it.