title: [Medical treatment of sleep apneas].
abstract: The authors review the medical treatment of the sleep apnea syndrome. They also discuss the mechanical possibilities such as continuous positive airway pressure ventilation. The limits of these various treatments are presented in order to better define the indications for upper airway surgery.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lorimier
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sanna
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Scholliers
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sergysels
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*
vernacular_title: Traitement médical des apnées du sommeil.