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Clinical Approach to Patients with COVID-19 and Unrecognized Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Source :
- Clinics and Practice, Vol 14, Iss 2, Pp 629-641 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- MDPI AG, 2024.
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Abstract
- Purpose: We conducted a retrospective case series of seven male COVID-19 patients with respiratory failure and suspected OSA based on clinical features to evaluate the effects of undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on COVID-19 outcomes and the response to a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment. Cardiorespiratory polygraphy (CRP) and a continuous positive airway pressure treatment were used for diagnosis and management. They confirmed severe obstructive sleep apnea in all patients (apnea/hypopnea index > 30) and improved overnight oxygenation and symptoms at the 1-month follow-up. Conclusions: Undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea may negatively impact COVID-19 outcomes by exacerbating respiratory failure. Recognition and treatment with continuous positive airway pressure can optimize the management of such patients.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20397283
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Clinics and Practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.b21304a253dc42be831748947e31b5cf
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract14020050