The idea of applying positive pressure therapy in a noninvasive manner is not as recent as
some might expect; in fact, the first reference to this treatment modality that is generally …

Portable monitors are classified into three levels (Level II, III, and IV) with decreasing
measurements of sleep and respiratory variables. A full overnight sleep study with …

Objective: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder associated with a significant
economic burden. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and auto-titrating positive …

Manual titration of positive airway pressure (PAP) is a gold standard to provide an optimal
pressure for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAS). Since …

• Techniques are available to measure lung volume changes, blood pressure changes, and
carbon dioxide; however, they are not routinely used for sleep-related breathing disorder …

Opinion statement Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a major public health problem in the US
that afflicts at least 2% to 4% of middle-aged Americans and incurs an estimated annual cost …

Background The original CPAP device described by Sullivan et al in 1981 [1](Fig. 1)
consisted of a vacuum cleaner blower motor with variable speed control installed in a box …

Automatic positive airway pressure (auto-PAP) devices, used in the treatment of patients
with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), may not function optimally in the presence of an air …

Few disorders may manifest with predominantly sleep-related obstructive breathing.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder, varies in severity and is associated …

The diagnosis of the Sleep apnea syndrome can be suggested by clinical criteria with high
predictive value, measures of physical examination and questionnaires that combine data …