| Precipitation of obstructive sleep apnea during pregnancy. | |
MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 2668822 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A case of severe obstructive sleep apnea developing during pregnancy is reported. A 27-year-old primigravida was well until the sixth month of pregnancy, when she developed loud snoring and excessive daytime sleepiness. Polysomnography was performed at 36 weeks' gestation and revealed severe obstructive sleep apnea. The patient was treated successfully during pregnancy with nasal continuous positive airway pressure, but continued to suffer from moderate obstructive sleep apnea after delivery. This case suggests that sleep apnea may be either precipitated or exacerbated during pregnancy. |
Authors:
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J Kowall; G Clark; G Nino-Murcia; N Powell |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 74 ISSN: 0029-7844 ISO Abbreviation: Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 1989 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1989-09-21 Completed Date: 1989-09-21 Revised Date: 2009-10-26 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401101 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 453-5 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Sleep Disorders Clinic, Stanford University, California. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Female Humans Positive-Pressure Respiration Posture Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / etiology*, therapy Sleep Apnea Syndromes / etiology*, therapy |
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