Impinging problem of COVID 19 associated to obstructive sleep apnea and relevance of ventilatory strategies: A case report

Abstract

Pneumonia due to SARS-CoV-2 has caused considerable morbidity and mortalityworldwide particularly amongst those with comorbidities. The most frequent comorbidities are hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. until now, few associations between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and COVID-19 have been reported. So, through the column of this article, Given the limited number of clinical cases reported about obstructive sleep apnea and COVID-19, we would like to report a case and share some experiences. Keywords: Obstructive Sleep Apnea; Obesity; COVID-19; Intensive care unit