Co-existing obstructive sleep apnea among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Conclusions: Co-existing OSA is common among patients with COPD and has a significant adverse effect on the QOL. Among COPD patients, older age, thick neck, and high BMI may predict co-existing OSA and require PSG for the confirmation.

Source: Lung India - December 31, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Loganathan Nattusami Vijay Hadda Gopi C Khilnani Karan Madan Saurabh Mittal Pawan Tiwari Anant Mohan Maroof Ahmad Khan Randeep Guleria Source Type: research