Study objectives Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy has become the
treatment of choice for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, the efficacy of CPAP …

Abstract Study Objective: We investigated the short-term effectiveness of continuous positive
airway pressure (CPAP) and oxygen in improving sleep quality in patients with obstructive …

Rationale: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the current treatment for patients
with symptomatic obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Its use for all subjects with sleep …

Rationale: Twenty-eight percent of people with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea
experience daytime sleepiness, which interferes with daily functioning. It remains unclear …

Background: Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) affects an estimated 2–4% of the
middle aged population. Meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials have shown that the …

Rationale: To establish a new approach to investigate the physiological effects of obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA), and to evaluate novel treatments, during a period of continuous positive …

Rationale Placebo responses are complex psychobiological phenomena and often involve
patient expectation of benefit. With continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment of …

A common clinical dilemma faced by sleep physicians is in deciding the level of severity at
which patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) should be treated. There is particular …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder which afflicts a large number of individuals
around the world. OSA causes sleepiness and is a major cardiovascular risk factor. Since its …

Study objectives To determine the short-term and long-term impacts of continuous positive
airway pressure (CPAP) therapy on health-related quality of life (HRQL) in patients with …