Tag: Aerophagia in CPAP users

• Weight Gain and Aerophagia in CPAP Users (Snoring and OSA)

  

  Snoring and Sleep Apnea patients using CPAP may experience some amount of weight gain. Individuals using CPAP are prone to weight gain due to decreased energy expenditure from a reduction in an active need to breathe. The researchers also found that CPAP users had increased circulating Ghrelin and decreased Leptin, a hormonal pattern that is…

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  January 5, 2014

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• Aerophagia in CPAP Users

  

  Aerophagia in CPAP Users: Dr.K.O.Paulose FRCS Aerophagia (from the Greek “aerophagein” meaning “to eat air”) is the excessive swallowing of air. Since CPAP provides a continuous flow of air to the body, it is not surprising to find that aerophagia is a common complaint for patients using CPAP therapy. Aerophagia can also occur during CPAP…

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  January 4, 2014

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