Sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome in elderly obese patients : clinical and functional profiles

Conclusion: The elderly patients with SAHOS don't present more snoring at night than younger patients. The little difference in the plethysmographic data can be explained by the physiological aging of the respiratory function.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Masmoudi, D., Alaya, F., Jallouli, O., Kammoun, R., Haddar, A., Kammoun, I., Masmoudi, K., Chaabouni, M. Tags: Sleep and control of breathing Source Type: research