Pulmonary functions and sleep related breathing disorders in lipid storage disease

Conclusion: Pulmonary functions are adversely affected in LSD. Daytime hypercapnia, reduction in cough strength and OSA are frequent in LSD. ABG and polysomnography should be performed even pulmonary functions are normal in LSD.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 6, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Kaya Bingöl, Z., Sagcan, G., Durmus Tekce, H., Serdaroglu, P., Kiyan, E. Tags: Sleep and Control of Breathing Source Type: research