Introduction

Sleep apnia was first described in humans in 19 65. As recent as the 19 seventies, traceostme was a standard treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. It wasn't until 19 80 that doctor colin sullivan tested the idea of positive pressure applied through the nasal airway to alleviate obstructed passageways. Hence born the idea for continuous positive airway pressure machine, or sea pap. O sa is important to recognize and manage because it is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Risk factors include age over 50, male, gender, tobacco use, alcohol, sedative use,. being post menaposal in history of hyper tension and specific airwaigh anatomy such