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.
How do members experience obstructive sleep apnea?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with obstructive sleep apnea*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for obstructive sleep apnea*
*Data from patients with obstructive sleep apnea, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with obstructive sleep apnea*
*Data from patients with obstructive sleep apnea, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has obstructive sleep apnea on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 27 | |
| 30s | 110 | |
| 40s | 293 | |
| 50s | 536 | |
| 60s | 593 | |
| 70+ | 339 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 649 | |
| Female | 1,237 |
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