What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep apnea caused by obstruction of the airway. It is characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. These episodes, called apneas, each last long enough that one or more breaths are missed.
What do patients take to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 |
These charts show data from Obstructive Sleep Apnea patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Obstructive Sleep Apnea at PatientsLikeMe?
- 337 patients have this condition
- 20 New patients joined this month
- 23 say Obstructive Sleep Apnea is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 71% | Females |
|---|---|
| 29% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 18 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 32 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 63 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 55 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 23 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 2 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 250 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 4 |
These charts show data from Obstructive Sleep Apnea patients who have completed their condition history