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June 22, 2023
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‘High efficacy’ with mandibular advancement device in new moderate to severe OSA

‘High efficacy’ with mandibular advancement device in new moderate to severe OSA

WASHINGTON — For patients with new moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, mandibular advancement device therapy reduced disorder severity, according to an abstract presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

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June 20, 2023
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Pulse oximeters may misjudge sleep apnea severity in Black patients

Pulse oximeters may misjudge sleep apnea severity in Black patients

WASHINGTON — Black patients had decreased desaturation sensitivity during sleep recorded by pulse oximeters, according to research presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

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June 19, 2023
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Monitoring advised for children, teens with Down syndrome using positive airway pressure

Monitoring advised for children, teens with Down syndrome using positive airway pressure

WASHINGTON — Positive airway pressure device compliance went down 90 days after a clinic visit among patients with Down syndrome, according to an abstract presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

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June 05, 2023
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Obstructive sleep apnea may affect RNFL thickness, IOP

Obstructive sleep apnea may affect RNFL thickness, IOP

Obstructive sleep apnea may have an impact on retinal nerve fiber layer thickness and IOP, highlighting the importance of screening affected individuals for glaucoma, according to data published in the Journal of Glaucoma.

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June 01, 2023
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Top news of May: Obstructive sleep apnea drug combination, central sleep apnea mortality

Top news of May: Obstructive sleep apnea drug combination, central sleep apnea mortality

Healio has compiled the most-read news in pulmonology posted in May.

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May 30, 2023
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High likelihood for OSA, depression, poor asthma control in patients with asthma, insomnia

High likelihood for OSA, depression, poor asthma control in patients with asthma, insomnia

WASHINGTON — More patients with asthma and insomnia had obstructive sleep apnea, depression and worse exacerbations than patients without insomnia, according to research presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

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May 23, 2023
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Sleep apnea may increase risk for long COVID

Sleep apnea may increase risk for long COVID

People with obstructive sleep apnea, particularly those with other chronic conditions, had a significantly increased risk for developing long COVID after a SARS-CoV-2 infection compared with those without obstructive sleep apnea, data show.

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May 23, 2023
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Pregnant women with asthma, obstructive sleep apnea have increased airways resistance

Pregnant women with asthma, obstructive sleep apnea have increased airways resistance

WASHINGTON — Pregnant women who have both asthma and obstructive sleep apnea have increased central airways resistance, but not increased peripheral airways resistance, according to a presentation here.

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May 23, 2023
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CPAP improves cognition in patients with Parkinson’s disease, obstructive sleep apnea

CPAP improves cognition in patients with Parkinson’s disease, obstructive sleep apnea

WASHINGTON — Among patients with Parkinson’s disease, obstructive sleep apnea and decreased cognition, CPAP therapy improved cognitive function, according to an abstract presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

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May 22, 2023
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Oral combination obstructive sleep apnea drug lowers disorder severity over 1 month

Oral combination obstructive sleep apnea drug lowers disorder severity over 1 month

WASHINGTON — A combination of atomoxetine and aroxybutynin taken for 4 weeks lessened obstructive sleep apnea severity, according to an abstract presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

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