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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Coexistence: From Pathophysiology to Clinical Complications.
International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - 1 Jan 2025
Wei Xiaotong, Zhang Xiaoyu, Wang Siping, Jiang Guolu, Yu Hongpeng, Fu Bowen, Bai Lina, Sun Feng, Hu Shaodan, Shi Li
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Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are two common chronic respiratory diseases. Their co-existence forms overlap syndrome (OVS), a distinct clinical entity that imposes a dual burden on patients due to its unique pathophysiological mechanisms and significant clinical implications. Purpose: This narrative review describes the consequences of OVS by tracing...
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