Recognition and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing: an important component of chronic disease management

Recognition and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing: an important component of chronic disease management

Abstract Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is a highly prevalent condition, and is associated with many debilitating chronic diseases. The role of untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in arterial hypertension has been recognized in international guidelines. Treatment with continuous positive airwa...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Peter C. Farrell, Glenn Richards
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Subjects:
Obstructive sleep apnea
Sleep-disordered breathing
Arterial hypertension
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Continuous positive airway pressure
Noninvasive ventilation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12967-017-1211-y

Internet

http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12967-017-1211-y

Similar Items