Risk factors analysis of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in inpatients with overlapping syndrome of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease combined with obstructive sleep apnea.

WenJing LiuFang DingHong GuoJieMei LiWei GuoJing WangZhaoBo Cui
Published in: Annals of thoracic medicine (2024)
Patients with OS undergoing NIV during hospitalization exhibited more severe overall illness and had prolonged hospital stays compared to OS patients not receiving NIV. History of diuretic use, history of NIV use, and ischemic heart disease are independent risk factors for NIV treatment in OS patients during hospitalization.