Shortened Reaction Time During Nasal CPAP Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Jan Ovesen Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Sleep Laboratory, Copenhagen County University Hospital, Glostrup, Denmark; Department of Clinical Neurophysiology 2, Copenhagen County University Hospital, Glostrup, Denmark

Pia Würtzen Nielsen Department of Clinical Neurophysiology 2, Copenhagen County University Hospital, Glostrup, Denmark

Gordon Wildschiødtz Department of Clinical Neurophysiology 2, Copenhagen County University Hospital, Glostrup, Denmark

Abstract

In 5 patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea the effect of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment on daytime functioning was measured. During a 2-week period, when the patients were effectively treated with nasal CPAP, a shortening of the reaction time could be measured.

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