Upper Airway and Sleep
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Upper Airway and Sleep conditions
Central Sleep ApneaCentral Sleep Apnea is a disorder marked by impaired respiratory drive causing pauses in breathing during sleep, often linked to brainstem dysfunction.EpistaxisEpistaxis is bleeding from the nasal cavity caused by trauma, dryness, hypertension, or coagulopathy, often presenting with anterior or posterior nosebleeds.Laryngeal PapillomatosisLaryngeal Papillomatosis is a benign neoplasm caused by HPV infection, characterized by wart-like growths on the vocal cords leading to hoarseness and airway obstruction.Obesity Hypoventilation SyndromeObesity Hypoventilation Syndrome is a disorder where excess body weight causes poor breathing, leading to elevated carbon dioxide and low oxygen levels during sleep.Obstructive Sleep ApneaObstructive Sleep Apnea is a disorder causing repeated upper airway collapse during sleep, leading to interrupted breathing, snoring, and daytime fatigue.RhinosinusitisRhinosinusitis is inflammation of the nasal mucosa and sinuses often caused by viral infection, leading to nasal congestion, facial pain, and purulent discharge.