Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Bangladesh Perspectives

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Mazumdar S M K A1 , Daulatuzzaman Md.2

Abstract

Sleep medicine is a medical superspeciality devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of sleep disturbance and disorders.From the middle of 20th century research has provided increasing knowledge and answered many questions about sleep awake functioningl. Disorders and disturbances of sleep are widespread and can have significant consequences for affected individuals as well as economic and other consequences for the society. sleep deprivation has also been a significant factor in dramatic accidents. The first sleep clinic in United states were established in 1970s.

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  1. Professor and Head, Department of Otolaryngology & Head Neck Surgery

    Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College, Dhaka

  2. Professor, Department of Otolaryngology & Head Neck Surgery

    Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College, Dhaka


Volume 25, Number 1 July 2016
Page: 36-40