The impact of sleep apnea on quality of life: a comprehensive review of symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options

• Autores: Christian David Gavilanes de la Cruz, Kevin Horacio Illescas Ochoa, Paola Estefania Castro Medina, Michelle Stefanny Navarrete Cisneros, Daniela Patricia Galarza Alvear
• Localización: Revista Sanitaria de Investigación, ISSN-e 2660-7085, Vol. 6, Nº. 2, 2025
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.34896/RSI.2025.56.33.001
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    Esta revisión integral tiene como objetivo recopilar y sintetizar el conocimiento actual sobre los síntomas, el diagnóstico y las opciones de tratamiento de la apnea del sueño, con el objetivo general de resaltar el profundo impacto que esta afección tiene en la calidad de vida y la importancia de una intervención oportuna.

  • English

    This comprehensive review aims to collate and synthesize current knowledge on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for sleep apnea, with the overarching goal of highlighting the profound impact this condition has on quality of life and the importance of timely intervention.

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