Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent worldwide; the incidence of OSA is
increasing along with the increasing prevalence of obesity. The main symptoms of OSA are …

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is an efficient treatment for obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA). Reports of long-term usage vary, as do the factors that predict long-term …

Background First-line treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is continuous positive
airway pressure therapy (CPAP). Although CPAP is efficacious, the definition of adequate …

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

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the preferred treatment for obstructive sleep
apnea syndrome (OSAS). It allows progressive restoration of airflow, as the pressure applied …

BACKGROUND: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is an effective treatment for
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, compliance is a significant problem and has been …

SLEEP, Vol. 29, No. 4, 2006 change within a single night, between nights, or both. The
device usually delivers a lower mean pressure than does standard CPAP, 26, 27 which may …

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the gold standard for the management of
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, studies have shown that only around half use the …

Purpose Adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA) syndrome has not been established in patients over 70 years of age, whereas …

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common in the general population and
especially in the geriatric age group. Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a …