Background Evaluation and interpretation of the literature on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
allows for consolidation and determination of the key factors important for clinical …

Positive airway pressure (PAP) is used to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), central sleep
apnea (CSA), and chronic hypoventilation. This document provides a systematic analysis …

Context: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with an increased risk of motor vehicle
crash. Objective: We performed a systematic review of the literature concerning the impact of …

Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) devices are used during sleep to treat
patients with diurnal chronic alveolar hypoventilation (CAH). Bilevel positive airway pressure …

Positive airway pressure (PAP) is the treatment of choice for patients with moderate-to-
severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that …

Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is a standard of care for the treatment of exacerbation of
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, to prevent intubation and reduce morbidity and …

Background Adherence to positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is essential for the
benefits of therapy to be realised. Telemedicine-based strategies provide a new option for …

Background Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is the repetitive closure of the upper airway
during sleep. This results in disturbed sleep and excessive daytime sleepiness. It is a risk …

Purpose To determine the effect of a controlled heated breathing tube humidifier (cHH) on
the quality of life (QOL), compliance and nasopharyngeal side effects during continuous …

Sleep disordered breathing is commonly treated with positive airway pressure therapy.
Positive airway pressure therapy is delivered via a tight-fitting mask with common side …