Complex sleep apnea: worsening of symptoms with CPAP use for obstructive sleep apnea <b>[Abstract in English]</i>
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SLEEP APNEA, OBSTRUCTIVE/therapy, CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE, CASE REPORTS.Abstract
AIMS: To describe a case of obstructive sleep apnea that worsened with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) standard treatment. CASE REPORT: A 74 year-old man with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome was in treatment with adequate CPAP pressure, but persisted with excessive sleepiness and fatigue associated to the emergence of central apneas. CONCLUSION: This case is identified as complex sleep apnea.Downloads
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