Background Based on meta-analyses, the BP-lowering effect of CPAP therapy in patients
with OSA is reported to be approximately 2 to 3 mm Hg. This figure is derived from …

Background CPAP is considered the therapy of choice for OSA, but the extent to which it can
reduce BP is still under debate. We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis of …

Background: Heated humidifiers (HH) enable effective treatment of upper airway dryness
during nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) therapy for obstructive sleep …

Background Long-term continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) usage varies between
individuals. It would be of value to be able to identify those who are likely to benefit from …

Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in
obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) are time consuming, and their findings often inconclusive or …

OSA is a common sleep-related breathing disorder characterized by recurrent upper airway
narrowing and collapses during sleep, resulting in recurrent apneas and hypopneas with …

Study Objectives: Minimally symptomatic obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent,
and the effects of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on myocardial function in …

ABSTRACT CPAP is considered the gold standard treatment in OSA and is highly
efficacious in controlling OSA symptoms. However, treatment effectiveness is limited …

Background Although continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) has become the first line
of therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), it remains controversial whether non-sleepy …

Background and objective Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the most common
treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), but many patients fail long‐term therapy …