Transfer Learning Based Prediction Model for Obstructive Sleep Apnea from Facial Depth Maps
Keywords:
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Stress-related disorders, VGG-19, Depth map imaging, 3D face scan.Abstract
Stress levels are rising at an alarming rate in today's society as a direct result of the increased level of competition in both the educational and professional spheres. This stress is a contributing factor in the development of a wide variety of ailments, including obstructive sleep apnea. Relaxation of the tongue and the muscles that line the airway may cause obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which occurs when there is a recurring blockage in the airway during sleep. Snoring, difficulty sleeping because of choking or gasping for breath, and waking up feeling exhausted are typical symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
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