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Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

disorder
SNOMED 78275009CUI C0520679

Overview

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Diagnostic & Clinical Standards

Authoritative clinical thresholds and screening guidelines from major medical bodies.

Mild OSA

AASM2020

Mild obstructive sleep apnea is classified when the AHI is between 5 and 14 events per hour of sleep.

Mild OSA5 – 14events/hour

5 to 14 apnea-hypopnea events per hour during sleep. Classified as mild obstructive sleep apnea.

Moderate OSA

AASM2020

Moderate obstructive sleep apnea is classified when the AHI is between 15 and 29 events per hour of sleep.

Moderate OSA15 – 29events/hour

15 to 29 apnea-hypopnea events per hour during sleep. Classified as moderate obstructive sleep apnea.

Severe OSA

AASM2020

Severe obstructive sleep apnea is classified when the AHI is 30 or more events per hour of sleep, indicating a high frequency of breathing disruptions.

Severe OSA≥ 30events/hour

30 or more apnea-hypopnea events per hour during sleep. Classified as severe obstructive sleep apnea.

Signs & Symptoms

Based on Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) disease-phenotype annotations.

Complex partial seizures
HP:0002384
Excessive daytime somnolence
HP:0001262
Lost smell
HP:0000458
Obstructive sleep apnea
HP:0002870
Snoring symptoms
HP:0025267

Quick Facts

SNOMED CT
78275009
UMLS CUI
C0520679
Fully Specified Name
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (disorder)
Specialists
3
Diagnostic Biomarkers
2
HPO Phenotypes
5
Known Treatments
3

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Medical Disclaimer

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Clinical content is derived from the SNOMED CT clinical ontology and curated medical knowledge graphs.