Complex sleep apnea: An overview

JOURNAL TITLE: Indian Journal of Sleep Medicine

Author
1. Dhrubajyoti Roy
2. Arup Halder
ISSN
0973-340X
DOI
10.5958/0974-0155.2014.01110.3
Volume
9
Issue
3
Publishing Year
2014
Pages
5
Author Affiliations
    1. Pulmonary Lab/Clinic and Sleep Associated Research Centre, Kolkata, West Bengal
    1. Pulmonologist-Kolkata, West Bengal, India
  • Article keywords
    Obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, Central Apnea Index, sleepdisordered breathing, excessive daytime sleepiness, partial pressure of carbon dioxide, partial pressure of oxygen.

    Abstract

    Complex sleep apnea is increasingly recognized as an emerging entity with improved awareness and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This condition may cause continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) intolerance and persistent symptoms of sleepiness. An high index of suspicion is required to diagnose these subset of patients both during titration and on CPAP therapy. Early recognition of the condition and institution of proper treatment and follow-up measure will improve the CPAP therapy in OSA.

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