Insomnia as an expression of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome – the effect of treatment with nocturnal ventilatory support
Conclusion NVS has proved effective in treating insomnia secondary to OSAS, and favorable results could be observed even in patients that did not meet the criteria of NVS adherence. Results suggest that all insomnia subtypes, except the mixed subtype, may derive from OSAS. (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - February 11, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Inspiratory muscle training with threshold or incentive spirometry: Which is the most effective?
Publication date: Available online 7 February 2015 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition) Author(s): Dulciane Nunes Paiva , Laíse Bender Assmann , Diogo Fanfa Bordin , Ricardo Gass , Renan Trevisan Jost , Mario Bernardo-Filho , Rodrigo Alves França , Dannuey Machado Cardoso Inspiratory muscular training (IMT) increases the respiratory muscle strength, however, there is no data demonstrating its superiority over the incentive spirometry (IS) in doing so. Values of muscle strength after IMT (Threshold IMT®) and by the IS (Voldyne®) in healthy females was compared. Subjects (n =40) were ran...
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - February 8, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Validation of a Portuguese version of the STOP-Bang questionnaire as a screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea: Analysis in a sleep clinic
Conclusions The STOP-Bang questionnaire showed high sensitivity and PPV for OSA with the probability of severe OSA steadily increasing, the higher the scores. Furthermore, a low score showed high predictive value for the exclusion of moderate/severe OSA. The STOP-Bang questionnaire can be a powerful tool for stratifying patients in the diagnosis of OSA. (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - February 8, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Who are the patients with extrapulmonary tuberculosis?
Conclusion We identified independent risk factors for EPTB. Recognizing risk factors associated with EPTB is essential for suspicion of disease and may help make an accurate diagnosis. (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - February 8, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Obstructive sleep apnea and diabetes mellitus
Conclusions The prevalence of OSA in type 1 DM is similar to that found in type 2 DM. We note the high prevalence of OSA in younger patients with type 1 DM. (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - February 8, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
