A Simplified Questionnaire to Detect OSA in COPD Patients
A Simplified Questionnaire to Detect OSA in COPD Patients
To detect the existence of severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in chronic obstructive
 pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, which had higher mortality and hospitalization rate, a
 simplified questionnaire was developed for identifying those COPD patients with severe OSA.
To detect the existence of severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in chronic obstructive
 pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, which had higher mortality and hospitalization rate, a
 simplified questionnaire was developed for identifying those COPD patients with severe OSA.

 With patient's BMI, neck and waist circumference, snores, witnessed apnea...

 Time frame suspect to enroll 5 patients in 1 month and complete 4 patients at least we need
 24 months to complete 120 patients
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  stable COPD patients

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  cancer exacerbation in recent 2 months pregnancy central type sleep apnea
 claustrophobia chronic respiratory failure