The effect of acetazolamide on sleep apnea at high altitude: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Acetazolamide has been investigated for treating sleep apnea in newcomers ascending to high altitude. This study aimed to assess the effect of acetazolamide on sleep apnea at high altitude, determine the optimal therapeutic dose, and compare its effectiveness in healthy trekkers and obst...

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Main Authors: Hsin-Ming Liu, I-Jen Chiang, Ken N. Kuo, Cher-Ming Liou, Chiehfeng Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-01-01
Series:Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1753465816677006