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Use of Positive Airway Pressure in the Treatment of Hypoventilation
- Source :
- Sleep medicine clinics. 17(4)
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- The treatment of chronic hypoventilation usually requires noninvasive ventilation. However, upper airway obstruction can lead to hypoventilation in conditions such as obesity-hypoventilation syndrome, or chronic obstructive lung diseases (overlap syndrome). In these situations, continuous positive airway pressure can be an effective therapeutic option. This article reviews the pathophysiology of sleep-related hypoventilation, discusses situations where treatment with continuous positive airway pressure is feasible and briefly outlines noninvasive ventilation modes and settings for the treatment of common sleep-related hypoventilation disorders.
Details
- ISSN :
- 15564088
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Sleep medicine clinics
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....1e1e6c5bf49e62fe63caf517a378d186