We reviewed studies comparing different combinations of flow rates, pressures, and timings used to support breathing in premature babies (less than 37 weeks of pregnancy) after the breathing tube is ...

Background Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is an effective form of treatment in patients with obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) who have concomitant severe obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). However, ...

Heart failure may cause you to feel weak and fatigued during the day. But did you know that daytime tiredness might be the result of sleep problems exacerbated by or occurring in conjunction with ...

What was studied in this review? This review looked at the effect of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) compared to other treatments or a different types of NIV in people with central sleep apnoea (CSA), ...

SEATTLE -- Weight loss drugs have gained momentum as treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) at sleep clinics across the country -- although patients appear more ready for the shift than the ...

Non-invasive ventilation and especially the application of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) has become standard for the treatment of premature infants with respiratory problems. However, ...

Lastly, in case of chronic infection and atelectasis, ventilation/perfusion mismatch may induce impaired gas exchange. Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) can be present without hypoventilation, ...