Physiologic Traits Associated CPAP Adherence in Patients With Stroke and OSA
Physiologic traits that cause obstructive sleep apnea are also associated with adherence to continuous positive airway pressure in patients with stroke.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
SNORE Utility Index Validated as Novel Sleep Apnea-Specific QoL Instrument
Researchers have developed and validated the SNORE (Symptoms of Nocturnal Obstruction and Related Events) Utility Index, a novel utility scoring algorithm, for use as a sleep apnea-specific quality-of-life instrument.
Atomoxetine Plus Oxybutynin Improves Multiple Variables in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Atomoxetine plus oxybutynin demonstrated efficacy in improving upper airway collapsibility, increasing breathing stability, and reducing the threshold for arousal in obstructive sleep apnea.
The Bidirectional Nature of Asthma and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea was positively associated with worse outcomes in patients hospitalized because of asthma exacerbations, including increased costs, longer lengths of stay, and the need for invasive respiratory therapy.
Risk Factors Associated With Cardiometabolic Comorbidities in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea who experience longer sleep apneas and hypopneas, worse sleep quality, and marked intermittent/global nocturnal hypoxemia are more at risk for cardiometabolic comorbidities.
Pitolisant Reduces Daytime Sleepiness in Patients Nonadherent to CPAP
In patients with obstructive sleep apnea who refuse or are nonadherent to continuous positive airway pressure therapy, pitolisant may reduce self-reported excessive daytime sleepiness.
Sleep Quality Related to Asthma Control and Severity
A significant correlation was seen between quality of sleep and asthma control.
Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Still Benefit From Suboptimal CPAP Adherence
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea and daytime sleepiness still receive a substantial benefit from suboptimal continuous positive airway pressure adherence.
Macrovascular Endothelial Dysfunction in OSA and Type 2 Diabetes
Patients with both type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea demonstrated macrovascular endothelial dysfunction beyond the effect of either disease alone.
Reduction in Tongue Fat Improves AHI in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The primary upper airway mediator of the relationship between weight loss and apnea-hypopnea index improvement was reduction in tongue fat volume.
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