Enlarging bullae and spontaneous pneumothorax associated with CPAP use: A case series of three patients
Objectives Spontaneous pneumothorax among patients with obstructive sleep apnea treated by nocturnal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) has not been well documented. Methods We present three cases of patients on chronic CPAP who experienced spontaneous pneumothorax without clear predisposing...
Main Authors: | Allison Navarrete-Welton, Kamran Manzoor, Taro Minami, Naomi Kramer |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Society of Mechanical Ventilation
2024-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Mechanical Ventilation |
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Online Access: | https://www.journalmechanicalventilation.com/enlarging-bullae-and-spontaneous-pneumothorax-associated-with-cpap-use-a-case-series-of-three-patients/ |
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