| Evidence of the effectiveness of continuous positive airway pressure in the treatment of sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome. | |
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PMID: 9927363 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is worldwide considered as the standard treatment of sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (SAHS) although studies on the effectiveness of this treatment are limited. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effectiveness of CPAP in improving SAHS-related symptoms, daytime function, perceived health status, and quality of life in patients with moderate to severe SAHS. The effect of conservative treatment (CT) measures-sleep hygiene and weight loss- was compared with CT + CPAP. We included 105 consecutive patients (13 females, age 53 +/- 10 yr, body mass index [BMI] = 32 +/- 6 kg/m2, apnea/hypopnea index [AHI] = 56 +/- 20, Epworth sleepiness scale [ESS] = 12 +/- 5) who met our criteria for CPAP treatment. Patients were randomly allocated in two groups of similar characteristics. Group 1 (n = 37) was asked to improve sleep hygiene and started a weight loss program. Group 2 (n = 68) received, in addition, treatment with CPAP. Both groups were followed through weekly telephone calls and appointments. Sleepiness, other symptoms related to SAHS, daytime function, perceived health status, and quality of life were assessed through questionnaires at inclusion and after 3 mo of treatment. The relief of sleepiness and other SAHS-related clinical symptoms and improvement in perceived health status was much greater in Group 2 receiving CT + CPAP compared with Group 1, only receiving CT. The odds of experiencing a treatment response with CPAP + CT compared with CT alone was 6.52 (odds ratio [OR] = 2.51 to 17.6, 95% confidence interval [95% CI]). CPAP is currently the treatment of choice. At this time, the indication of CPAP treatment in moderate to severe SAHS is adequately supported. |
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Authors:
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E Ballester; J R Badia; L Hernández; E Carrasco; J de Pablo; C Fornas; R Rodriguez-Roisin; J M Montserrat |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine Volume: 159 ISSN: 1073-449X ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. Publication Date: 1999 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-03-05 Completed Date: 1999-03-05 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9421642 Medline TA: Am J Respir Crit Care Med Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 495-501 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Serveis de Pneumologia i Al.lèrgia Respiratòria i Psiquiatria, Hospital Clínic, Departament de Medicina, Facultat de Medicina, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. |
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Body Mass Index Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Life Style Male Middle Aged Odds Ratio Positive-Pressure Respiration* Questionnaires Sleep Apnea Syndromes / psychology, therapy* Treatment Outcome Weight Loss |
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Am J Respir Crit Care Med 1999 May;159(5 Pt 1):1688 |
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