Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3837922 Sleep Medicine Clinics 2008 10 Pages PDF
Abstract

The physiologic effects of sleep on respiratory muscle activity and breathing are described. The evidence of disruption of sleep architecture, SDB and nocturnal oxygenation in patients with respiratory muscle weakness is reviewed. Finally, the more specific findings in various diseases, and the evaluation and management of these conditions, are described.

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