Jornal de Distúrbios do Sono: Tratamento e Cuidados

Head of the Bed Elevation: An Alternative Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

 Souza FJFB, Souza Filho AJ and Borges AN

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) leads, in the long term, to important cardiovascular and neuropsychological changes. The prevalence of the disease is high and many therapies are being studied. In this context, this article aims to present an alternative treatment of OSA wich is well-tolerated, cheap and has few contraindications.