Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and sleep: the interaction.
Urbano F, Mohsenin V. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and sleep: the interaction. Panminerva Medica 2006, 48: 223-30. PMID: 17215794.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseObstructive pulmonary diseasePulmonary diseaseSevere chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseRespiratory muscle fatigueRight ventricular overloadElevated pulmonary pressuresUpper airway resistanceFourth leading causeFunctional residual capacityGoal of therapyOxyhemoglobin dissociation curveProfound adverse effectsMillion adultsResultant hypoxemiaOxygen desaturationPulmonary rehabilitationPulmonary pressureVentricular overloadAirway resistanceRespiratory driveSmoking cessationMorning fatigueLung mechanicsSleep disturbances