Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sulthiame safe in patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea
In patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, carbonic anhydrase inhibition with sulthiame was safe and improved outcomes in the short term, researchers reported at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.
Patients with chronic urticaria may be at risk for obstructive sleep apnea
Patients with chronic urticaria appeared at an increased risk for obstructive sleep apnea, with higher disease activity correlating with greater risk, according to a study published in World Allergy Organization Journal.
Trial to assess long-term effects of inspiratory muscle training on BP in sleep apnea
A new clinical trial is underway to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of inspiratory muscle training to reduce blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health in adults with obstructive sleep apnea.
Top in endocrinology: Obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension risk in women
A presenter at the Heart in Diabetes meeting explained how continuous positive airway pressure therapy may not improve the metabolic consequences of obstructive sleep apnea in some patients. It was the top story in endocrinology last week.
Multimorbidity prevalent in patients with IPF
In patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, multimorbidity was prevalent and comorbidity clusters may represent phenotypes with distinct profiles and characteristics, researchers reported in Respiratory Medicine.
Metabolic consequences of obstructive sleep apnea persist, despite treatment
Obstructive sleep apnea can predispose a person to hyperglycemia and even type 2 diabetes, yet data show continuous positive airway pressure therapy does not improve markers of glucose dysregulation, according to a speaker.
Top news of August: Updates in COVID-19 respiratory disease, pneumonia and more
The Healio Editors have compiled a list of the most-read news in pulmonology posted in August.
Sleep apnea common, may impact CVD in children, adolescents
According to a scientific statement published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, obstructive sleep apnea is common among children and adolescents and may be associated with BP and heart structure.
More exercise, less TV time may cut risk for obstructive sleep apnea
More physical activity and less time spent sedentary were associated with a lower incidence of obstructive sleep apnea, according to new results published in the European Respiratory Journal.
Risk for sudden death, CV mortality twofold higher for individuals with severe sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a significant risk factor for all-cause sudden death and cardiovascular mortality, according to findings published in BMJ Open Respiratory Research.