Providing good quality sleep to people with sleep-related breathing disorders is a major challenge for respiratory physiotherapists and other professionals working in the field. These patients chronically suffer from the negative effects of interrupted sleep, a consequence of increased respiratory effort, disturbing arousals and constant hypoxias. Using positive pressure equipment every night goes far beyond simply programming a device and choosing a mask.

This book provides a deep analysis and interpretation of the respiratory flow curves during sleep in patients using pressure therapy. It also helps the reader to understand the influence of the physiological and pathophysiological processes on the respiratory pattern during sleep.

Consisting of multiples figures, graphics and case examples, this practical work offers a comprehensive and didactic approach to using pressure therapy for sleep apnea treatment.The target audience is Sleep Medicine clinicians, as wellas physicians from different specialties (Otolaryngologists, Pulmonologists, Neurologists), Physical Therapists, Dentists, Speech Pathologists, and all other professionals who work with sleep-disordered breathing field.

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Vivien Schmeling Piccin, PT, PhD is graduated in Physical Therapy and Psychology. She has specialization in Respiratory Physiotherapy from the Hospital das Clínicas of the University of São Paulo Medical School, Doctorate in Sciences from the University of São Paulo Medical School - Department of Pathology/Laboratory of Pulmonary Defense, Post-Doctorate from the University of São Paulo Medical School - Department of Cardiopneumology/Sleep Laboratory at the Heart Institute - InCor.

Dr. Piccin was board member of the Sleep Department of the Brazilian Association of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy and Physiotherapy in Intensive Care (ASSOBRAFIR) (biennium 2014/2015 and 2016/2017) and board member of the Respiratory Department of Brazilian Sleep Association (ABS) (biennium 2016/2017). She has been strongly active in the sleep area since 2010, publishing book chapters and participating as invited professor in events, conferences, seminars, etc. Currently she has online platforms of courses focused on sleep disorders and is considered a professional reference in its field.