| Autor: |
M, Mańkowski, M, Tulibacki, M, Koziej, W, Adach, J, Zieliński |
| Rok vydání: |
1995 |
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| Zdroj: |
Pneumonologia i alergologia polska. 63(9-10) |
| ISSN: |
0867-7077 |
| Popis: |
History of a middle aged obese male, presenting with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is described. Provisionally patient was started on CPAP and long-term domiciliary oxygen therapy (LTOT). OSA was successfully treated by surgical repair of nasal patency and partial uvulectomy. There was also remarkable improvement in ventilatory indices after steroid therapy. There was no further need for CPAP and LTOT. |
| Databáze: |
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