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Sleep Breathing Disorders in Upper Airway Disorders Implications for Noninvasive Ventilation

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Abstract

Sleep is accompanied by several physiological changes relevant to ventilation and respiration. During sleep, variations in airway resistance, muscle contractility, and central respiratory control occurs, which can compromise ventilation.

Sleep breathing disorders (SBDs) are relatively common and have a significant health implications.

SBD is a group of disorders which includes obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), central sleep apnea (CSA), and obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS).

Polysomnography (PSG) must be performed in all suspected patients, because it is the gold standard for the diagnosis of this kind of disorders.

Treatment of these conditions must contemplate pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures; noninvasive ventilation (NIV) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may play an important role in the management and treatment of this kind of disorders.

SBD is associated with high morbidity and mortality, so early diagnosis is essential for appropriate treatment to improve the prognosis and quality of life of patients.

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Silva, J., Portela, J. (2023). Sleep Breathing Disorders in Upper Airway Disorders Implications for Noninvasive Ventilation. In: Esquinas, A.M., De Vito, A., Barbetakis, N. (eds) Upper Airway Disorders and Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-32487-1_37

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