1999
Clinical presentations of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
Skomro R, Kryger M. Clinical presentations of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Progress In Cardiovascular Diseases 1999, 41: 331-340. PMID: 10406327, DOI: 10.1053/pcad.1999.0410331.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive sleep apnea syndromeSleep apnea syndromeQuality of lifeApnea syndromeClinical presentationTreatment of OSASClinical practiceBlood pressure controlIschemic heart diseaseHealth care professionalsMiddle-aged adultsCardiovascular morbidityPulmonary hypertensionMajor sequelaeUnderrecognized disorderCardiorespiratory failureDaytime somnolenceUpper airwayPrompt evaluationHeart diseaseRisk factorsClinical impressionNeurocognitive complaintsCare professionalsPressure control
1992
Nasal CPAP Reduces Gastroesophageal Reflux in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Kerr P, Shoenut J, Millar T, Buckle P, Kryger M. Nasal CPAP Reduces Gastroesophageal Reflux in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. CHEST Journal 1992, 101: 1539-1544. PMID: 1600771, DOI: 10.1378/chest.101.6.1539.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNocturnal gastroesophageal refluxGastroesophageal refluxNasal CPAPIntrathoracic pressureNasal continuous positive airway pressureObstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) patientsContinuous positive airway pressureSleep apnea syndrome patientsObstructive sleep apnea syndromePositive airway pressureSleep apnea syndromeEsophageal pressure recordingAntireflux therapyGER frequencyAirway pressureOSAS patientsApnea syndromeClinical impressionSyndrome patientsPressure recordingsCPAPPatientsConsecutive daysNight twoMean percentage