Catherine Oberg Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
General Medicine, pulmonology
Department of General Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
Dr. Catherine Oberg is a board-certified interventional pulmonologist who practices in Torrance, Santa Monica, and Westwood. She performs a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory system procedures, and always works with patients to find the least invasive option that aligns with their goals of care. Her clinical interests include minimally invasive diagnostic procedures, bronchoscopic lung volume reduction and central airway obstruction.
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Author(s): Catherine Oberg, Sam Eljammal, Haven Malish, Kendra Becker, Jaymica Patel1, Alex Balekian, and Ahmet Baydur
Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Exhaled Nitric Oxide Concentrations in Medical Residents Taking Night Call
Background: Exhaled nitric oxide (eNO) is considered a biomarker for airway inflammation, and has been studied most extensively in asthma. It has also been implicated as a biomarker in other forms of stress, including psychological, although results have been variable. Sleep deprivation in medical residents on duty can be stressful. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine whether sleep deprivation was linked to altered levels of eNO and, if so, whether eN... view moreĀ»