Effects of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Cognitive Functions: Evidence for a Common Nature
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) show similar neurocognitive impairments. Effects are more apparent in severe cases, whereas in moderate and mild cases the effects are equivocal. The exact mechanism that causes cognitive dysfuncti...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Sleep Disorders |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/768210 |