Home-Based Care Evolution in Chronic Respiratory Failure between 2001 and 2015 (Antadir Federation Observatory).

Background: The aetiologies of chronic respiratory failure (CRF) are moving in many western countries. Obesity-Hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) has become one of the most common indications of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD). Long-Term Oxygen Therapy (LTOT) technology is the treatment plan for CRF patients in the new era.

Survival of patients with chronic respiratory failure on long-term oxygen therapy and or non-invasive ventilation at home.

Background & Aims: Chronic respiratory failure (CRF) is the common fate of respiratory diseases where systemic effects contribute to outcomes. In a prospective cohort of home-treated patients with CRF, we looked for predictors of long-term survival including respiratory, nutritional and inflammatory dimensions.

Methods: 637 stable outpatients with CRF, 397 men, 68 ± 11 years, on long-term oxygen therapy and/or non-invasive ventilation from 21 chest clinics were enrolled and followed over 53 ± 31 months.

[Assessment of recent weight history before instituting continuous positive airways pressure in a cohort of patients with severe obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnea syndrome].

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the recent weight history in patients with the obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS) needing treatment with continuous positive airways pressure (CPAP).

Patients And Methods: Over a period of 18 months, a self-administered questionnaire concerning recent weight history was given to patients during the installation of CPAP.

Results: The study population consisted of 1337 patients.

Impact of sleep apnea on economics.

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) alters sleep quality and is associated with sleepiness and decreased cognitive functioning. It has therefore always been recognized as a major public health issue with potential societal consequences: accidents, increased morbidity, and cognitive deficits impairing work efficiency. The number of patients diagnosed and treated for OSA has increased drastically in the last few years.