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UPPER AIRWAY [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Respiratory Tract
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
1, record 1, English, obstructive%20sleep%20apnea%20syndrome
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- OSAS 2, record 1, English, OSAS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome 3, record 1, English, obstructive%20sleep%20apnoea%20syndrome
correct, Great Britain
- OSAS 4, record 1, English, OSAS
correct
- OSAS 4, record 1, English, OSAS
- obstructive sleep apnea 5, record 1, English, obstructive%20sleep%20apnea
correct
- OSA 6, record 1, English, OSA
correct
- OSA 6, record 1, English, OSA
- obstructive sleep apnoea 7, record 1, English, obstructive%20sleep%20apnoea
correct, Great Britain
- obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome 8, record 1, English, obstructive%20sleep%20apnea%2Dhypopnea%20syndrome
correct, less frequent
- OSAHS 8, record 1, English, OSAHS
correct, less frequent
- OSAHS 8, record 1, English, OSAHS
- obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnoea syndrome 9, record 1, English, obstructive%20sleep%20apnoea%2Dhypopnoea%20syndrome
correct, Great Britain, rare
- OSAHS 9, record 1, English, OSAHS
correct, rare
- OSAHS 9, record 1, English, OSAHS
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sleep apnea resulting from collapse or obstruction of the airway with the inhibition of muscle tone that occurs during REM [rapid eye movements] sleep. 10, record 1, English, - obstructive%20sleep%20apnea%20syndrome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is characterized by partial or complete upper airway obstruction during sleep, causing apnea and hypopnea.... A diagnosis of OSAS requires at least five instances of apnea or hypopnea, or both, per hour of sleep.... The most common symptoms of OSAS are snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness, nocturnal snorting and gasping, and witnessed apneic episodes.... 11, record 1, English, - obstructive%20sleep%20apnea%20syndrome
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Voies respiratoires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- syndrome d'apnées obstructives du sommeil
1, record 1, French, syndrome%20d%27apn%C3%A9es%20obstructives%20du%20sommeil
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SAOS 1, record 1, French, SAOS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- syndrome des apnées obstructives du sommeil 2, record 1, French, syndrome%20des%20apn%C3%A9es%20obstructives%20du%20sommeil
correct, masculine noun
- SAOS 3, record 1, French, SAOS
correct, masculine noun
- SAOS 3, record 1, French, SAOS
- syndrome d'apnée obstructive du sommeil 4, record 1, French, syndrome%20d%27apn%C3%A9e%20obstructive%20du%20sommeil
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- SAOS 4, record 1, French, SAOS
correct, masculine noun
- SAOS 4, record 1, French, SAOS
- apnée obstructive du sommeil 5, record 1, French, apn%C3%A9e%20obstructive%20du%20sommeil
correct, feminine noun
- AOS 5, record 1, French, AOS
correct, feminine noun
- AOS 5, record 1, French, AOS
- syndrome d'apnées-hypopnées obstructives du sommeil 6, record 1, French, syndrome%20d%27apn%C3%A9es%2Dhypopn%C3%A9es%20obstructives%20du%20sommeil
correct, see observation, masculine noun, rare
- SAHOS 6, record 1, French, SAHOS
correct, see observation, masculine noun, less frequent
- SAHOS 6, record 1, French, SAHOS
- syndrome d'apnées et d'hypopnées obstructives du sommeil 7, record 1, French, syndrome%20d%27apn%C3%A9es%20et%20d%27hypopn%C3%A9es%20obstructives%20du%20sommeil
correct, see observation, masculine noun, rare
- SAHOS 8, record 1, French, SAHOS
correct, see observation, masculine noun, less frequent
- SAHOS 8, record 1, French, SAHOS
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Survenue, durant le sommeil, d'épisodes anormalement fréquents d'obstruction complète ou partielle des voies aériennes supérieures, responsables d'interruptions (apnées) ou de réductions significatives (d'hypopnées) de la ventilation, et associés à des manifestations cliniques le plus souvent dominées par une somnolence diurne excessive [...] 3, record 1, French, - syndrome%20d%27apn%C3%A9es%20obstructives%20du%20sommeil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La majorité des arrêts respiratoires nocturnes sont de type obstructif et on parle de syndrome d'apnées obstructives du sommeil (SAOS). [...] Tous les sujets avec SAOS ne sont pas obèses mais ce caractère est présent dans plus de 2/3 des cas. 9, record 1, French, - syndrome%20d%27apn%C3%A9es%20obstructives%20du%20sommeil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
syndrome d'apnée obstructive du sommeil : Le terme «syndrome d'apnée obstructive du sommeil» est à éviter. On privilégie «syndrome des apnées obstructives du sommeil» et «syndrome d'apnées obstructives du sommeil», car ce sont les apnées répétées qui constituent le syndrome. 10, record 1, French, - syndrome%20d%27apn%C3%A9es%20obstructives%20du%20sommeil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Selon un groupe de spécialistes qui a étudié la pose de prothèse pour le syndrome d'apnées obstructives du sommeil, il est plus approprié de parler de SAHOS que de SAOS puisque le syndrome est défini par la présence d'épisodes d'apnée, mais aussi d'hypopnée. 10, record 1, French, - syndrome%20d%27apn%C3%A9es%20obstructives%20du%20sommeil
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Respiratory System
- Nervous System
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sleep apnea
1, record 2, English, sleep%20apnea
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sleep apnoea 2, record 2, English, sleep%20apnoea
correct, Great Britain, less frequent
- sleep apnea syndrome 3, record 2, English, sleep%20apnea%20syndrome
correct, less frequent
- SAS 4, record 2, English, SAS
correct
- SAS 4, record 2, English, SAS
- sleep apnoea syndrome 5, record 2, English, sleep%20apnoea%20syndrome
correct, Great Britain, rare
- SAS 5, record 2, English, SAS
correct
- SAS 5, record 2, English, SAS
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A serious, potentially life-threatening breathing disorder characterized by repeated cessation of breathing due to either collapse of the upper airway during sleep or absence of respiratory effort. 6, record 2, English, - sleep%20apnea
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Being overweight or obese increases the risk of many diseases and health conditions, including ... sleep apnea and respiratory problems. 7, record 2, English, - sleep%20apnea
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Sleep apnea is a group of serious sleep disorders in which a sleeping person repeatedly stops breathing (apnea) long enough to decrease the amount of oxygen in the blood and brain and to increase the amount of carbon dioxide. Sleep apnea can be either obstructive or central [or both]. 8, record 2, English, - sleep%20apnea
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G47.3: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 9, record 2, English, - sleep%20apnea
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Appareil respiratoire
- Système nerveux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- apnée du sommeil
1, record 2, French, apn%C3%A9e%20du%20sommeil
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- syndrome des apnées du sommeil 2, record 2, French, syndrome%20des%20apn%C3%A9es%20du%20sommeil
correct, masculine noun
- SAS 3, record 2, French, SAS
correct, masculine noun
- SAS 3, record 2, French, SAS
- syndrome d'apnée du sommeil 4, record 2, French, syndrome%20d%27apn%C3%A9e%20du%20sommeil
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- SAS 5, record 2, French, SAS
masculine noun
- SAS 5, record 2, French, SAS
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Affection consistant en des interruptions momentanées de la respiration durant le sommeil. 6, record 2, French, - apn%C3%A9e%20du%20sommeil
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le syndrome des apnées du sommeil désigne de fréquentes et brèves interruptions de la respiration pendant le sommeil. La somnolence ainsi que les maladies cardio-vasculaires sont les principales conséquences du syndrome des apnées du sommeil. 3, record 2, French, - apn%C3%A9e%20du%20sommeil
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Syndrome d'apnée du sommeil : Le terme «syndrome d'apnée du sommeil» est à éviter. On privilégie «syndrome des apnées du sommeil», car ce sont les apnées répétées qui constituent le syndrome. 7, record 2, French, - apn%C3%A9e%20du%20sommeil
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les apnées peuvent être de deux types : obstructives quand elles ont une cause pneumologique ou ORL [oto-rhino-laryngologique], ou centrales quand leur origine est un défaut de la commande nerveuse. Les apnées obstructives sont les plus nombreuses. 5, record 2, French, - apn%C3%A9e%20du%20sommeil
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
G47.3 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 8, record 2, French, - apn%C3%A9e%20du%20sommeil
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Aparato respiratorio
- Sistema nervioso
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- apnea del sueño
1, record 2, Spanish, apnea%20del%20sue%C3%B1o
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- síndrome de la apnea del sueño 2, record 2, Spanish, s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20la%20apnea%20del%20sue%C3%B1o
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trastorno caracterizado por ceses múltiples de la respiración durante el sueño lo que induce despertares parciales e interfiere con el mantenimiento del sueño. 2, record 2, Spanish, - apnea%20del%20sue%C3%B1o
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cuando nos referimos a la apnea, hablamos de una enfermedad que aparece durante el sueño y que causa obstrucciones en la garganta (vía aérea) provocando pausas en la respiración de 10 segundos e incluso de más de un minuto. Las apneas son repetitivas pudiendo aparecer más de 600 veces en una noche. Esto disminuye la aportación de oxígeno a la sangre, pudiendo dar lugar a hipertensión arterial que incrementa el riesgo cardiovascular [...] 1, record 2, Spanish, - apnea%20del%20sue%C3%B1o
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Los trastornos respiratorios del sueño se clasifican en síndromes de apnea central, síndromes de apnea obstructiva del sueño, síndromes de hipoventilación e hipoxemia del sueño, hipoventilación e hipoxemia relacionada con enfermedad médica, y otros trastornos no especificados. 3, record 2, Spanish, - apnea%20del%20sue%C3%B1o
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-12-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Respiratory Tract
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- upper airway resistance syndrome
1, record 3, English, upper%20airway%20resistance%20syndrome
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- UARS 1, record 3, English, UARS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the snoring and resistance through the airway is significant enough to disrupt the quality of sleep, we call this disorder "upper airway resistance syndrome" or UARS. 1, record 3, English, - upper%20airway%20resistance%20syndrome
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Voies respiratoires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de résistance des voies aériennes supérieures
1, record 3, French, syndrome%20de%20r%C3%A9sistance%20des%20voies%20a%C3%A9riennes%20sup%C3%A9rieures
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ainsi peuvent être mis en évidence les réactions d'éveil précédées d'efforts respiratoires anormalement élevés, reflétés par des pressions négatives anormalement amples en fin d'inspiration. Ces aspects définissent le syndrome de résistance des voies aériennes supérieures. 1, record 3, French, - syndrome%20de%20r%C3%A9sistance%20des%20voies%20a%C3%A9riennes%20sup%C3%A9rieures
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-12-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- excessive daytime sleepiness
1, record 4, English, excessive%20daytime%20sleepiness
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- EDS 1, record 4, English, EDS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An excess of uncontrolled sleep, occurring at inappropriate times. 1, record 4, English, - excessive%20daytime%20sleepiness
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
EDS is a major symptom of sleep apneas, UARS [upper airway resistance syndrome] and narcolepsy. 1, record 4, English, - excessive%20daytime%20sleepiness
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- somnolence diurne excessive
1, record 4, French, somnolence%20diurne%20excessive
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Excès de sommeil incontrôlé, survenant à des moments peu opportuns. 1, record 4, French, - somnolence%20diurne%20excessive
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La somnolence diurne excessive est un symptôme important des apnées du sommeil, du SRVAS [syndrome de la résistance des voies aériennes supérieures] et de la narcolepsie. 1, record 4, French, - somnolence%20diurne%20excessive
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-08-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- high level airway
1, record 5, English, high%20level%20airway
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- jet route 3, record 5, English, jet%20route
correct, United States, standardized
- J 3, record 5, English, J
correct, United States, standardized
- J 3, record 5, English, J
- upper airway 2, record 5, English, upper%20airway
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In controlled high level airspace (HLA), a prescribed track between specified fixes. 3, record 5, English, - high%20level%20airway
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On aeronautical charts, high level airways are indicated by the letter "J" (e.g. J500). 3, record 5, English, - high%20level%20airway
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
high level airway; jet route; J: terms, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 4, record 5, English, - high%20level%20airway
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- voie aérienne de l'espace supérieur
1, record 5, French, voie%20a%C3%A9rienne%20de%20l%27espace%20sup%C3%A9rieur
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- voie aérienne supérieure 2, record 5, French, voie%20a%C3%A9rienne%20sup%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- HL 2, record 5, French, HL
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- HL 2, record 5, French, HL
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans l'espace aérien supérieur contrôlé, voie établie entre des repères spécifiés. 1, record 5, French, - voie%20a%C3%A9rienne%20de%20l%27espace%20sup%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sur les cartes aéronautiques, les voies aériennes de l'espace supérieur sont indiquées par la lettre «J» (par exemple J500). 1, record 5, French, - voie%20a%C3%A9rienne%20de%20l%27espace%20sup%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
voie aérienne supérieure; HL : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 5, French, - voie%20a%C3%A9rienne%20de%20l%27espace%20sup%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
voie aérienne de l'espace supérieur : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 4, record 5, French, - voie%20a%C3%A9rienne%20de%20l%27espace%20sup%C3%A9rieur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-02-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Respiratory Tract
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- traumatic asphyxia
1, record 6, English, traumatic%20asphyxia
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- traumatic apnea 2, record 6, English, traumatic%20apnea
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Asphyxia resulting from injury [of the thorax or upper abdomen, or both], especially that which causes upper airway obstruction or inhalation of blood, vomit, or other material. 3, record 6, English, - traumatic%20asphyxia
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Voies respiratoires
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- asphyxie traumatique
1, record 6, French, asphyxie%20traumatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Asphyxie due à un traumatisme violent avec forte compression du thorax. 1, record 6, French, - asphyxie%20traumatique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-06-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- The Esophagus
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- deglutition
1, record 7, English, deglutition
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- swallowing 2, record 7, English, swallowing
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process or act of taking through the mouth, the pharynx and esophagus into the stomach by muscular action. 3, record 7, English, - deglutition
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The normal protective mechanisms of the upper airway include epiglottic closure during deglutition, glottic closure on contact with solids or fluids, the cough reflex, and esophageal sphincters. 4, record 7, English, - deglutition
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Oesophage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- déglutition
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9glutition
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parmi ses nombreuses fonctions, la salive facilite la déglutition, maintient humide la cavité buccale, sert de solvant pour les molécules qui stimulent les papilles gustatives. 2, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9glutition
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esófago
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- deglución
1, record 7, Spanish, degluci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acción de pasar el contenido de la boca hacia el tubo digestivo. 1, record 7, Spanish, - degluci%C3%B3n
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La deglución puede verse afectada en muchas personas con VIH/sida por diversas causas, siendo la más frecuente la infección de la faringe y el esófago por hongos del género Cándida [...] 2, record 7, Spanish, - degluci%C3%B3n
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-11-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Respiratory System
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- larynx
1, record 8, English, larynx
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A musculocartilaginous organ at the upper end of the trachea below the root of the tongue; part of the airway and the organ of voice. 2, record 8, English, - larynx
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- larynx
1, record 8, French, larynx
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organe creux situé à l'extrémité supérieure de la trachée [...] et qui constitue, par son rôle vibrateur, l'organe vocal principal. 2, record 8, French, - larynx
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparato respiratorio
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- laringe
1, record 8, Spanish, laringe
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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