… Because negative intrathoracic pressure is a known … Furthermore, the fluid retention and
pulmonary edema … for characterizing unique subgroups of patients even if they do not directly …

… against OSA whereas the peripheral oedema and higher BMI … However, as randomised
CPAP trials have not been performed … blood gases or exacerbation frequency are unknown. …

… The result is 24-hour polyuria and polydipsia, known as diabetes insipidus, which is a
rare … with other causes such as sleep apnea (the primary target for CPAP), edema, obesity, …

… GER, in turn, can cause spasm of the pUAW, edema, and … asthma could predispose to OSA
via its unique features (Figure 2). … known to contribute to the asthma/obstructive sleep apnea (…

… contribute to poor sleep in the hospital, including unfamiliar … The hospital setting also
affords the unique opportunity for an … central and obstructive sleep apnea, CPAP therapy is the …

… outflow such as that following apnea related arousal, has … , is postulated to act as an edema
protecting mechanism [3,4]. … to cause venous distention distal to the cuff, which is known …

… , and peripheral edema. On examination, they may or may … Given the current data,
differentiation is not known. A right … Lastly, emphasis should be placed on suspected sleep apnea …

… with neuropathy, obesity, sleep apnea, male erectile disorder, … not uncommon with
medicamentosa or other toxic exposures.… peripheral edema. Am J Med 2011;124(2):128–35. 28. …

… apnea (OSA) and obesity are strongly associated and may have a bidirectional relationship.
It is well known that … of fluid retention after CPAP treatment (ie, less subclinical edema due to …

… OSA is characterized by unusual pauses in the breathing … /swelling of soft tissue structures
in the upper airway that results … Effective treatment of OSA with CPAP causes the alterations in …