Monthly Sleep Tip - October 2008
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COPO and OSA-Overlap Syndrome
- Overlap Syndrome is a term used for patients with both COPD and OSA.
- Research suggests that Overlap Syndrome occurs in 10-15 percent of COPD patients, is associated with a reduction of blood oxygen levels during sleep, which may cause extreme fatigue and other health problems.
- Treatment options include CPAP and bi-Ievel therapy.
- Research suggests that treatment of Overlap Syndrome with CPAP improves lung function.
Ref. Sleepfoundation.org. Respir Med. 2007 Feb;1 0 1(2):21 0-6. Epub 2006 jul26
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