Sleep medicine
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Although excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is a common symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and both EDS and OSA have separately been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), their joint association with CVD risk is unknown. ⋯ Having both EDS and moderate-severe OSA was not associated with an increased risk of CVD in the SHHS data.
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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is being increasingly used in children of all age ranges. The limited number of commercially available masks especially in infants and young children may complicate its use and compliance. ⋯ We could show an objective improvement in breathing parameters in several children selected for CPAP mainly because of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). However, this interface cannot be used for bilevel non-invasive ventilation due to insufficient triggering.