| Theme |
Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients |
| Title |
Nasal CPAP treatment for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome |
| Author |
Koji Narui |
Department of Respiratory Organs, Toranomon Hospital |
| [ Summary ] |
Nasal CPAP is effective in the treatment of patients with clinically important obstuctive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome. Treatment is indicated when there is documented sleep related apnea/hypopnea and evidence of clinical impairment. When an adequate CPAP is applied to the nasal inlet, obstructive apneas are eliminated. Nasal CPAP is a safe form of therapy with relatively few recorded major complications. Nevertheless, minor discomfort and complaints regarding the mask interface remain relatively common. |