[The treatment of obstructive sleep apnea].
Diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome may be suspected clinically, screened for by oximetry and proven by polysomnography. A sufficient number of centers performing polysomnography and providing appropriate treatment is available today in Switzerland. The patient does not need to be admitted to a university center since nearly all high altitude clinics with pneumonologic orientation are equipped to diagnose and treat patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. The treatment of choice is nocturnal CPAP-therapy which is simple, poor in complications and well tolerated. Regular follow-up by cantonal leagues for pulmonary diseases, practising pneumologists and pneumonologic centers are, however, necessary.
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Luzerner Höhenklinik, Medizinische Abteilung, Montana.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001774:Blood Chemical Analysis; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008875:Middle Aged; D010808:Physical Examination; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*
Die Behandlung des obstruktiven Schlafapnoesyndroms.