The prevalence of unrecognized obstructive sleep apnea syndrome among patients with nocturnal symptoms and poorly controlled asthma
Conclusions: High prevalence of OSAS was found among patients with nocturnal asthma despite treatment with at least moderate dose of inhaled corticosteroid and long acting bronchodilators. Research on the effect of CPAP therapy on asthma control is needed.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Lo, L. P., Ng, S., Ngai, J., Chan, T. O., Chan, K. K., Yip, W. H., Yiu, K., Ko, F. W., Hui, D. S. Tags: Sleep and Control of Breathing Source Type: research
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