Patients with COPD and coexisting OSAS have greater impairments in muscle quality and physical performance than those with isolated COPD.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is known for causing breathing difficulties and limiting everyday activities. Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), on the other hand, is usually ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Obstructive sleep apnea and COPD overlap syndrome is common and is associated with worse outcomes, poorer ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Many patients with COPD have comorbid obstructive sleep apnea and obesity, which may increase risk for hospital ...

"One thing that surprised me is how the impact of duration of smoking [had] a smaller impact than sleep quality. It is so important for many other respects (causing the disease, other symptoms, etc.) ...

Founded in 1983 by Dr. Lawrence Kaplan, Gwinnett Pulmonary & Sleep has grown into the largest pulmonary and sleep medicine practice in Gwinnett County. The physicians have always been committed to ...