Complex sleep apnea: worsening of symptoms with CPAP use for obstructive sleep apnea <b>[Abstract in English]</i>

Authors

  • Fabio Maraschin Haggstram ULBRA
  • Eduardo Walker Zettler Universidade Luterana do Brasil - ULBRA

Keywords:

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.

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Author Biographies

Fabio Maraschin Haggstram, ULBRA

Medico pneumologista, doutor em medicina, professor adjunto do Curso de Medicina da Ulbra.

Eduardo Walker Zettler, Universidade Luterana do Brasil - ULBRA

Medico pneumologista, Doutor em pneumologia, professor adjunto do Curso de Medicina da ULBRA

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Published

2010-09-04

How to Cite

Haggstram, F. M., & Zettler, E. W. (2010). Complex sleep apnea: worsening of symptoms with CPAP use for obstructive sleep apnea <b>[Abstract in English]</i>. Scientia Medica, 20(2), 172–175. Retrieved from https://revistaseletronicas.pucrs.br/scientiamedica/article/view/3742

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 2 (2010)

Section

Case Reports

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