Pregnant women with asthma, obstructive sleep apnea have increased airways resistance
WASHINGTON — Pregnant women who have both asthma and obstructive sleep apnea have increased central airways resistance, but not increased peripheral airways resistance, according to a presentation here.These patients are more susceptible to developing dyspnea and respiratory complications, Christopher D. Theroux, MD, pulmonary/critical care fellow, Brown University/Lifespan Hospitals, and
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