Adaptation and Validation of the Spanish Version of OSA-18, a Quality of Life Questionnaire for Evaluation of Children with Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome.

Objectives: To analyze the reliability and validity of the Spanish version of the OSA-18 quality of life questionnaire in children with apnea-hypopnea syndrome (SAHS).

Method: Children with suspected SAHS were studied with polysomnography (PSG) before and after adenotonsillectomy (AA). Age, gender, clinical data, PSG, anthropometric data, and Mallampati and Brodsky scales were analyzed.

Non-invasive ventilation in obesity hypoventilation syndrome without severe obstructive sleep apnoea.

Background: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is an effective form of treatment in patients with obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) who have concomitant severe obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). However, there is a paucity of evidence on the efficacy of NIV in patients with OHS without severe OSA. We performed a multicentre randomised clinical trial to determine the comparative efficacy of NIV versus lifestyle modification (control group) using daytime arterial carbon dioxide tension (PaCO2) as the main outcome measure.

Comparison of Costs and Clinical Outcomes Between Hospital and Outpatient Administration of Omalizumab in Patients With Severe Uncontrolled Asthma.

Objectives: To compare clinical outcomes and costs between two administration strategies of omalizumab treatment.

Method: We evaluated two cohorts of patients with uncontrolled severe asthma over a 1-year period. Patients received the treatment in the primary care center in Hospital A and conventional hospital administration in Hospital B.

Complementary home mechanical ventilation techniques. SEPAR Year 2014.

This is a review of the different complementary techniques that are useful for optimizing home mechanical ventilation (HMV). Airway clearance is very important in patients with HMV and many patients, particularly those with reduced peak cough flow, require airway clearance (manual or assisted) or assisted cough techniques (manual or mechanical) and suctioning procedures, in addition to ventilation. In the case of invasive HMV, good tracheostomy cannula management is essential for success.

Internal consistency and validity of the Spanish version of the "Quebec Sleep Questionnaire" quality-of-life questionnaire for obstructive sleep apnea.

Introduction: There is no specific health-related quality of life (HRQL) questionnaire that has been validated in Spanish for its use in patients with sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (SAHS). The objective of the present study was to validate the Spanish version of the Quebec Sleep Questionnaire (QSQ).

Patients And Methods: A multi-center study including a group of patients with SAHS (AHI≥5) referred to the Sleep Unit.

A comparison of assisted cough techniques in stable patients with severe respiratory insufficiency due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Cough can be impaired in ALS. This can result in peak cough flows (PCFs) too low for an adequate airway clearance (<270 l/mn). There are several cough assistance techniques that aim at a better elimination of airway secretions, but which are effective, especially in bulbar patients, is not known.

Sleep-related painful erection in a 50-year-old man successfully treated with cinitapride.

Introduction: The sleep-related painful erection (SRPE) is a well-established parasomnia characterized by episodes of penile pain during an erection and typically appears during REM sleep. It is associated with nocturnal awakenings, anxiety, and irritability.

Aim: To report a case study that highlights the successful treatment of SRPE with cinitapride.

Differences in pulmonary function based on height prediction obtained by using alternative measures.

Background: Standing height is an independent variable used to predict pulmonary function; however, some patients are not able to stand.

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to compare predicted pulmonary function values obtained by using various alternative measures to estimate height, analyse the values' reproducibility and evaluate their agreement.

Methods: Standing height, knee height, ulna length, demi-span and arm span were measured in 100 subjects who were able to stand.

[Pleural empyema caused by Gemella species: a rare condition].

Three cases of pleural empyema caused by Gemella species--2 caused by Gemella morbillorum and 1 caused by G haemolysansare reported. Microbiological characteristics, predisposing factors, and treatment are reviewed and all cases published in the literature are analyzed.

[Sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome in a pediatric population: differences between children with tonsillar hypertrophy and those with concomitant disease].

Objective: Our aim was to compare clinical and polysomnographic variables in pediatric patients with sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (SAHS) secondary to tonsillar hypertrophy with those in patients with concomitant disease.

Patients And Methods: We studied 42 children with SAHS (mean [SD] age, 8 [4] years; body mass index [BMI], 19.6 [5.