Evaluation of nocturnal apnea and airflow limitation as indicators for cognitive dysfunction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease/obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome overlap syndrome

This study revealed significant cognitive impairment in OS, OSAHS and COPD. Sleep-related indicators are warranted in OS patients for detection, differentiation and grading of cognitive impairment, whereas pulmonary functions are warranted in OSAHS patients for detection and early intervention of cognitive impairment.PMID:38411460 | DOI:10.1177/14799731241236492

Source: Respiratory Care - February 27, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Zheng Zhu Yaohua Wu Ling Qu Ying Zou Guozhong Nie Shuguang Xu Qixing Zhou Yunfeng Zhang Rui Chen Source Type: research