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Clin Respir J
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Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) is a prevalent condition that covaries with cardiovascular complications and most likely with arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus. ⋯ The diagnosis of OSAS should be performed with a polygraph, and the first-line treatment of moderate to severe OSAS is CPAP. Lastly, compliance for this treatment should be optimised with regular clinical controls.
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Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous disorder of unknown aetiology, affecting young adults and frequently involving the lungs. ⋯ Recent technical developments have provided better tools, enabling detailed and more thorough analyses of the inflammatory process in sarcoidosis.