ABSTRACT: Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at increased
risk for motor vehicle crashes as a result of excessive
sleepiness. However, a number of factors complicate risk assessment.
For example, self-reported sleepiness and the severity
of OSA do not appear to be good predictors of...
More »ABSTRACT: Positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is indicated
for patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea/
hypopnea. PAP therapy is also an option for patients with mild
disease, especially if they have excessive daytime sleepiness or
coexisting problems such as hypertension. In... More »
PHILADELPHIA -- More than half of patients with atrial fibrillation are also likely to have obstructive sleep apnea, investigators suggested here.
More »PHILADELPHIA -- The most obvious clinical feature of obstructive sleep apnea may be weariness of mind, but this breathing disorder also slowly and silently wears down the heart, according to researchers.
More »TORONTO -- For patients with fluid-retaining conditions, the simple act of lying down in bed at night may cause a fluid shift to the upper body that results in obstructive sleep apnea, a small study here suggested.
More »TORONTO -- For patients with fluid-retaining conditions, the simple act of lying down in bed at night may cause a fluid shift to the upper body that results in obstructive sleep apnea, a small study here suggested.
More »abstract: There is increasing evidence that close monitoring and early intervention lead to better outcomes in patients with cystic fibrosis. At each office visit, spirometry should be performed and sputum culture specimens should be obtained; if the patient cannot produce sputum, a throat culture...
More »The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) recently published guidelines for referring patients to an allergist/immunologist.1 The recommendations address topics such as rhinitis, asthma, cough, anaphylaxis, dermatitis, urticaria, and food allergy.
More »Although the relationship is not completely understood, it is clear that anxiety and depression can adversely affect the course of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
More »Abstract: The management options for persons with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) include lifestyle changes, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), oral appliances, and surgery. Lifestyle modifications work best in persons with mild OSAHS and may include weight loss and...
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