This content is machine translated Sleep-wake disorders in pneumology practice Patience, knowledge and persistence in therapy In principle, pulmonologists can encounter any form of sleep-wake disorder in their practical work, although sleep-related respiratory disorders are probably by far the most common. In clinical practice, the classification...… CME-Test
View Post 26 min This content is machine translated Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome Fitness to drive with OSAS The biggest enemy of fitness to drive – from a sleep medicine perspective – is sleepiness. The most common underlying cause is obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). “Drowsiness: greater traffic… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Obstructive sleep apnea Healthier heart thanks to CPAP People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have an increased risk of cardiovascular problems, but there is conflicting data regarding the effects of CPAP on reducing this risk. A study now…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Chronic insomnia Careful clarification and differentiated therapy The diagnosis of chronic insomnia-one of the most common disorders in sleep medicine-is made clinically and requires a careful review of the medical and sleep history. When selecting a treatment…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) Many ways to restful sleep Both habitual rhonchopathy, or simple snoring, and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) are sleep-related breathing disorders. While snoring is not associated with any consequences for the affected person, because it…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome Breathing disorders during sleep: often trivial, sometimes complex OSAS is usually well treatable, with CPAP ventilation finding long-term use in about 70% of cases. CPAP, maxillary advancement splints, and bariatric surgery have a beneficial effect on cardiovascular risk.
