… Within the SHHS, we compared patients with obesity and severe OSA with (n = 81) and
without (n = 311) prescription of PAP therapy, after matching patients from each group by age, …

… obstruction is an important factor in the pathogenesis of OHS, with 90% of patients … upper
airway obstruction, such as positive airway pressure (PAP), are effective in most patients with …

… We believe that our current study of the association between positive airway pressure
therapy and reductions in hospitalization could translate into significant and meaningful …

… This study aimed to determine the association of PAP utilization with all-cause mortality and
… associations of PAP initiation among those with comorbid conditions, particularly obesity, …

… Positive airway pressure treatment for obstructive sleep … Positive airway pressure (PAP)
is an established treatment for … pressure among affected patients. The 2014 American Heart …

… Obesity was diagnosed when BMI was > 30 kg/m 2 , and COPD was diagnosed when FEV …
association between 5-year survival and increasing adherence with PAP treatment in patients …

… A recent meta-analysis found significant associations between six factors and the … Obesity
is a well-known risk factor for the development of OSA [26], and overweight/obese patients …

… positive airway pressure should be effective in improving the … been removed, positive
pressure in the small airways can be … to create a continuous positive airway pressure such as the …

… Background: Obesity is associated with obstructive sleep … Positive airway pressure (PAP)
is the first line treatment for OSA… Society statement: 39 continuous positive airway pressure …

… To analyze the potential effect of the type of diagnostic sleep study on the final association
between OSA and cardiovascular mortality, we did an additional sensitivity analysis. First, we …