Respiratory Drive on Obstructive Apnea

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Category Primary study
Registry of Trialsclinicaltrials.gov
Year 2013
This study is being conducted to determine whether inhaling exhaled carbon dioxide is effective for the treatment of sleep apnea. A mild increase in this gas can stimulate the respiratory drive by 2-3 fold, which in turn can stimulate the upper airway dilator muscles and decrease the severity of obstructive sleep apnea by at least 50% in selected patients.
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First added on: May 11, 2024