Reversal of the "Pickwickian syndrome" by long-term use of nocturnal nasal-airway pressure

N Engl J Med. 1982 Oct 7;307(15):931-3. doi: 10.1056/NEJM198210073071507.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Home Care Services
  • Humans
  • Long-Term Care*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome / physiopathology
  • Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome / therapy*
  • Positive-Pressure Respiration*
  • Respiratory Function Tests
  • Sleep Apnea Syndromes / diagnosis
  • Sleep Apnea Syndromes / physiopathology
  • Sleep Apnea Syndromes / therapy*