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FROM OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP-APNEA SYNDROME TO UPPER AIRWAY-RESISTANCE SYNDROME - CONSISTENCY OF DAYTIME SLEEPINESS SLEEP Guilleminault, C., Stoohs, R., Clerk, A., Simmons, J., LABANOWSKI, M. 1992; 15 (6): S13-S16

Abstract

Some patients with excessive daytime sleepiness who do not present the features of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) present a sleep fragmentation due to transient alpha EEG arousals lasting between three and 14 seconds. These transient EEG arousals are related to an abnormal amount of breathing effort, indicated by peak inspiratory esophageal pressure (Pes) nadir. In the studied population, these increased efforts were associated with snoring. Usage of nasal CPAP, titrated on Pes nadir values, for several weeks eliminated subjective daytime sleepiness and improved Multiple Sleep Latency Test scores from baseline evaluations. Patients suspected of CNS hypersomnia should be asked about continuous snoring, and their clinical evaluation should include a good review of maxillo-mandibular and upper airway anatomy.

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