Obstructive Sleep Apnea-OSA

Sleep Data Establishes Normative Polysomnographic Values in Healthy Adults

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Pulmonology Advisor Contributing Writer

A recent study produced normative values for sleep data in healthy adults, which may help aid in future research.

Sleep Myths Are Commonly Circulated

Initiatives to debunk myths and promote healthful sleep practices may benefit public health.

Is CPAP or Noninvasive Ventilation Preferred in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome?

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Sheila Jacobs

Although both noninvasive ventilation and CPAP appear to exhibit similar long-term effectiveness in obesity hypoventilation syndrome, CPAP is thought to be the preferred first-line treatment modality because of its lower complexity and cost.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Associated With Cardiometabolic Risk Factors

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Brandon May

Objective short sleep duration is associated with daytime sleepiness, whereas obstructive sleep apnea is associated with obesity, dyslipidemia, and hypertension.

CPAP May Improve Calorie Restriction Weight Loss in Adults With Obesity, OSA

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Jennifer Mannheim

In obese patients with OSA, higher weight reduction was achieved in those who participated in a calorie restricted weight loss program and who received CPAP treatment.