Effects of menopause and nasal occlusion on breathing during sleep

• Published in: American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine Vol. 155; no. 1; p. 205
• Main Authors: Carskadon, M A, Bearpark, H M, Sharkey, K M, Millman, R P, Rosenberg, C, Cavallo, A, Carlisle, C, Acebo, C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.01.1997
• Subjects: Anthropometry; Arousal; Female; Humans; Menopause - physiology; Middle Aged; Nasal Obstruction - physiopathology; Polysomnography; Postmenopause - physiology; Premenopause - physiology; Respiration - physiology; Sleep - physiology; Sleep Apnea Syndromes - physiopathology

Prevalence of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is reported to increase in menopausal women. We examined response to a nocturnal respiratory challenge (nasal occlusion) during overnight polysomnography in 31 women (45 to 55 yr). Thirteen were premenopausal, four perimenopausal, and 14 postmenopausal...