Background Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) currently is the most effective
treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) providing a pneumatic splint that stabilizes the …

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is increasingly prevalent, particularly in the context of the
obesity epidemic, and is associated with a significant social, health and economic impact …

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first-line treatment for the majority of
patients affected by obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA). However, long-term …

Study Objectives: Minimal focus has been placed on variations in health care delivery for
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This study compared positive airway pressure usage in …

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the “gold-standard” therapy for obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA), but the main problem is the poor adherence. Therefore, we have …

Sleep related breathing disorders cause obstruction of the upper airway which can be
alleviated by continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, oral devices or surgical …

BACKGROUND: About one third of patients fail their first CPAP trial due to several factors.
Despite its clinical importance, data on the success of CPAP re-initiation are scarce …

Background Excessive daytime sleepiness is a frequent symptom of obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA) and has been proposed as a motivator for adherence to continuous positive airway …

Study Objectives: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a neuromuscular disorder that
leads to chronic respiratory insufficiency and failure. Use of home noninvasive ventilation …

Impact of Patient Education on Compliance with Positive Airway Pressure Treatment in
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