Sodium-Restricted Diet and Diuretic in the Treatment of Severe Sleep Apnea

Exclusion Criteria

• •Already having started any treatment for sleep apnea, including use of continuous positive airway pressure
• •NYHA heart failure, any class
• •Predominantly central apnea
• •Peripheral venous or lymphatic insufficiency
• •Any chronic renal disease
• •Use of diuretics and substances with action in the central or peripheral nervous system such as benzodiazepines, hypnotics, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, appetite suppressants, amphetamines, antiparkinson agents, muscle relaxants, bronchodilators
• •Stroke within 6 months or with incapacitating sequelae
• •Any physical, mental or social condition impairing the ability to participate in the trial