CPAP increases bronchial reactivity in OSAS patients

Continuous positive airways pressure (CPAP) is a well known and safe method of treatment patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS). The effects of CPAP administration on the upper respiratory tract are known. However its effects on the lower respiratory tract still needs to be determine...

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Main Authors: P. Korczyski, K. Górska, P. Bielicki, K. Bykiniewicz, J. Zieliski, R. Chazan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2008-06-01
Series:European Respiratory Review
Online Access:http://err.ersjournals.com/cgi/content/full/17/108/101