Obstructive uropathy is when your urine can’t flow (either partially or completely) through your ureter, bladder, or urethra due to some type of obstruction. Instead of flowing from your kidneys to ...

Upper airway obstruction during sleep — sleep-disordered breathing — comprises several conditions, of which obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) is the most frequent. Other conditions include ...

Obstructive lung disease is a type of lung disease that occurs due to blockages or obstructions in the airways. The main symptom is shortness of breath. Blockages damage the lungs and cause their ...

OSA affects about 1 in 5 adults and increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Home sleep apnea tests (HSAT) offer accessible and cost-effective diagnosis. CPAP remains the gold standard, but ...

The pauses in breathing can last a few seconds or minutes, and typically end with a snort or a choking sound. There are three main types of sleep apnea. As the name suggests, obstructive sleep apnea ...