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Oxygen Therapy for Sleep Apnea

Medically reviewed by Valerie Cacho, MD Key Takeaways Oxygen therapy is not the first choice to treat obstructive sleep apnea.Oxygen therapy can help some people with sleep apnea if they have high ...
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Obstructive sleep apnea-COPD overlap syndrome common, linked with poor outcomes

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Obstructive sleep apnea and COPD overlap syndrome is common and is associated with worse outcomes, poorer ...
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CHRISTUS Health Sleep Center: Sleep apnea development and treatment

SHREVEPORT, La. - It's estimated that up to 70% of people over the age of 70 may suffer from some form of sleep apnea, the ...
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Noninvasive Respiratory Support for Adults with Acute Respiratory Failure

Three main methods of noninvasive support are used in the acute care setting: a high flow of gas delivered through a large-bore nonocclusive nasal cannula (i.e., high-flow nasal cannula), continuous ...
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How CPAP machines help people with sleep apnea—including the president

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Over 25 million adults in the US suffer from obstructive sleep apnea ...
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Odds for mortality in COPD exacerbation hospitalization lower with prior bariatric surgery

Patients hospitalized for acute COPD exacerbation had reduced odds for in-hospital mortality if they had a prior history of bariatric surgery, according to data presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.“ ...