[Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome. Assessment of the costs of examination and treatment in a department for pulmonary medicine].

Twenty-five patients suspected of having obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSA) were examined in the medical department. Sixteen patients had OSA. The difference between the two groups are described. The socio-economical consequences of the disease are discussed. Five of the patients remitted because of weight loss. Seven patients were successfully treated with nasal airway positive pressure. This treatment is of great benefit for the patients as well as for the society, and is inexpensive.