[Evaluation of a new automatic CPAP algorithm in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome]

W Galetke1, S Stieglitz, N Anduleit

  • 1Krankenhaus Bethanien Solingen, Klinik für Pneumologie und Allergologie, Zentrum für Schlaf- und Beatmungsmedizin, Universität Witten/Herdecke, 42699 Solingen. galetke@klinik-bethanien.de

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Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing stops intermittently during sleep, often leading to significant health issues. Each episode can last from 10 to 20 seconds or more and is frequently accompanied by a brief arousal from sleep. This disturbance, largely unnoticed by the individual, can lead to severe daytime fatigue. Commonly, individuals seek help after being informed by their partners about loud snoring and noticeable breathing pauses during sleep.
The condition is more prevalent among...