@Article{Lech2013,
journal="Medical Studies/Studia Medyczne",
issn="1899-1874",
volume="29",
number="1",
year="2013",
title="THE SUFFERING OF PATIENTS WITH RESPIRATORY DISORDERS DURING SLEEP",
abstract=" Assumption : Respiratory disorders during sleep involving the occurrence of sleep apnoea leading to a reduction in arterial oxygen saturation are classified as: obstructive sleep apnoea, central sleep apnoea and sleep-related hypoventilation with hypoxaemia. A close correlation has been proved between the occurrence of apnoea and obesity. This problem concerns 2–4% of the population, and is more likely to affect men.   Aim : Presentation of the problem of respiratory disorders during sleep as a chronic disease causing much suffering. Its symptoms may lead to sleep fragmentation and somatic consequences (such as dysfunction of the cardiovascular system) as well as mental consequences (personality changes).   Method : An analysis of literature concerning the subject-matter from the perspective of a doctor conducting ventilation therapy of patients with respiratory sleep disorders.   Summary : The problem of sleep apnoea is most often diagnosed and treated too late due to the number of symptoms with a simultaneous absence of pathognomonic symptoms. Despite its commonness, recognition of this disease is still insufficient.",
author="Lech, Jacek",
pages="95--101",
doi="10.5114/ms.2013.39190",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/ms.2013.39190"
}