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Weight Gain Induced by Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Is Mediated by Fluid Accumu

Respiratory
Author
Herculano et al.
Used Parameters : BFM, LBM, ECW

Publication Year : 2020

Country : Brazil

Journal : Am J Respir Crit Care Med

Methods Patients aged from 50 to 80 years old with moderate or severe OSA under treatment with CPAP for at least 6 months with a CPAP compliance of≥ 4 hours in the previous month were invited. Patients with previous diagnosis of congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease (serum creatinine> 2 mg/dl), liver disease, poorly compensated diabetes, or urinary incontinence or those under diuretic therapy were excluded. The study was approved by the Hospital das Clínicas ethics committee, and written informed consent …
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