Journal of Sleep Disorders: Treatment and CareISSN: 2325-9639

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Jose Heriston de Morais Lima Author

joseheristonL@imip.org.br

Subjects of specialization
Psychiatry, Physiotherapy, Sleep Disorders

Affiliation
Department of Physiotherapy, Universidade Federal da Para

Biography

Jose Heriston de Morais Lima is currently workingg in Department of Physiotherapy, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Brazil, He recently published his articles in Journal of Sleep Disorders: Treatment and Care. He reviewed many scientific papers.His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.

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CPAP effect on Daytime Sleepiness in Patients with Mild-Moderate and Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Author(s):

Joao Guilherme B Alves, Jose Heriston de Morais Lima, Rosa Camila Gomes Paiva, Noemia Carla Dantas de Vasconcelos, Junio Alves de Lima and Pollyana Soares de Abreu Morais

Background: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment has been consistently shown to have a positive effect on excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), however no studies comparing subgroups of patients with different levels of mild-moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been performed.

Objective: This study evaluated the efficacy of CPAP on quality of sleep by using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) in patients with mild-moderate and severe (OSA). Methods: This before-and-after clinical trial evalu... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2325-9639.1000177

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