Nurse Support Can Help Identify Patients With Sleep Apnea, Improve Treatment Compliance

Gasping for breath in the middle of the night is a frightening experience and a familiar one for those suffering from sleep apnea. According to Debra Berry in the February 2008 issue of MEDSURG Nursing, the most common cause of apnea sufferers’ breathing troubles is an obstructed airway. The condition, known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is the most common form of sleep apnea and affects millions of Americans.

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Filed under: Nursing on March 15th, 2008