The triad of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, COPD, and obesity: sensitivity of sleep scales and respiratory questionnaires.

Flávio Danilo Mungo Pissulin Francis Lopes Pacagnelli Maiara Almeida Aldá Ricardo Beneti Jefferson Luis de Barros Suzana Erico Tanni Silke Anna Thereza Weber

Published in: Jornal brasileiro de pneumologia : publicacao oficial da Sociedade Brasileira de Pneumologia e Tisilogia (2019)

The confounding factors present in the triad of OSAS, COPD, and obesity prevented the perception of increased daytime sleepiness and high risk for OSAS. We observed no worsening of dyspnea perception or quality of life.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
sleep quality
positive airway pressure
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
lung function
high fat diet induced
type diabetes
weight gain
sleep apnea
physical activity
case report
depressive symptoms
respiratory tract
palliative care