Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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.

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

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.