The set-up of obstructive sleep apnea treatment

The therapeutic strategy of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is dependent on the illness severity, which is influenced by several factors as the presence of comorbidities (particularly cardiovascular comorbidities), the importance of diurnal drowsiness and the number of abnormal respiratory e...

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Published in:Revue de pneumologie clinique 2009-08, Vol.65 (4), p.214-218
Main Authors: Fleury, B, Nguyen, X-L, Rakotonanahary, D, Cohen-Levy, J, Pételle, B
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Humans
Mandibular Advancement - instrumentation
Occlusal Splints
Severity of Illness Index
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - therapy
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Summary:The therapeutic strategy of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is dependent on the illness severity, which is influenced by several factors as the presence of comorbidities (particularly cardiovascular comorbidities), the importance of diurnal drowsiness and the number of abnormal respiratory events. Whereas the treatment is most often palliative and uncomfortable, its success is closely dependent on its compliance. The way of starting the treatment of OSAS is therefore an essential topic, which will condition its long-term acceptance.
ISSN:0761-8417
DOI:10.1016/j.pneumo.2009.07.002