2023
The use of continuous positive airway pressure in COPD-OSA overlap syndrome: A systematic review
Srivali N, Thongprayoon C, Tangpanithandee S, Cheungpasitporn W, Won C. The use of continuous positive airway pressure in COPD-OSA overlap syndrome: A systematic review. Sleep Medicine 2023, 108: 55-60. PMID: 37336060, DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2023.05.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseObstructive sleep apneaDefinition of COPDCPAP therapyOverlap syndromeSystematic reviewCOPD exacerbationsCPAP usageClinical outcomesContinuous positive airway pressure therapyPositive airway pressure therapyContinuous positive airway pressureNewcastle-Ottawa Quality ScaleAirway pressure therapyPositive airway pressureObstructive pulmonary diseaseMeta-Analyses (PRISMA) statementPreferred Reporting ItemsComprehensive systematic reviewAirway pressurePulmonary diseaseSleep apneaPressure therapyPatient populationReporting Items
2022
In-office communication about excessive daytime sleepiness associated with treated obstructive sleep apnea: insights from an ethnographic study of physician-patient visits
Won C, Bogan R, Doghramji K, Ojile J, Bujanover S, Hyman D, Hewett K, Thomas R. In-office communication about excessive daytime sleepiness associated with treated obstructive sleep apnea: insights from an ethnographic study of physician-patient visits. Sleep Science And Practice 2022, 6: 4. DOI: 10.1186/s41606-022-00072-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchObstructive sleep apneaProvider-patient communicationSleep apneaDaytime sleepinessPositive airway pressure therapyPhysician-patient visitsAirway pressure therapyExcessive daytime sleepinessEpworth Sleepiness ScaleQuality of lifePost-visit interviewsTherapy initiationAdult patientsAirway therapyPressure therapyPatient educationSleepiness ScalePrimary symptomsPatientsRoutine useScreening toolEDS symptomsVisitsPhysiciansApnea
2018
Treating Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
Won C, Mohsenin V, Kryger M. Treating Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders. 2018, 105-123. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-8607-1_9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPositive airway pressure therapySignificant symptomatic benefitAirway pressure therapySleep-disordered breathingMental health outcomesNeuropsychomotor functionsPAP therapyMainstay treatmentSymptomatic benefitPAP adherenceBreathing disordersPressure therapySide effectsHealth outcomesPatientsTherapyEffective alternativeAdherenceRobust evidenceTolerabilityBreathingSleep
2016
The use of positive airway pressure therapy for treatment of resistant hypertension
Won C, Guilleminault C. The use of positive airway pressure therapy for treatment of resistant hypertension. Expert Review Of Cardiovascular Therapy 2016, 14: 505-511. PMID: 26671301, DOI: 10.1586/14779072.2016.1132626.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsPositive airway pressure therapyObstructive sleep apneaAirway pressure therapyBlood pressure controlResistant hypertensionPressure therapyPressure controlSubgroup of patientsHigh-risk populationBlood pressureSleep apneaRisk factorsPathological mechanismsHypertensionNovel targetPatientsTherapyPotential mechanismsApneaMedicationsBreathingSleepTrials
2008
Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Won CH, Li KK, Guilleminault C. Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Annals Of The American Thoracic Society 2008, 5: 193-199. PMID: 18250212, DOI: 10.1513/pats.200708-121mg.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsObstructive sleep apneaPositive airway pressure therapySevere obstructive sleep apneaAirway pressure therapyRadiofrequency ablationMaxillomandibular advancementSleep apneaPressure therapyMaxillomandibular deficiencyUpper airway surgeryUpper airway obstructionImportant treatment optionLaser-assisted uvulopalatoplastyProper patient selectionImportant therapeutic considerationProper procedure selectionGenioglossal advancementRetrolingual obstructionUvulopalatal flapAirway obstructionNasal obstructionSurgical treatmentAirway surgeryPatient selectionMost surgeries