Oral appliances (OA) have emerged as an alternative to continuous positive airway pressure
(CPAP) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment. The most commonly used OA reduces …

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a highly efficacious treatment for obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA) but adherence to the treatment limits its overall effectiveness across all …

Despite the high efficacy of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to reverse upper
airway obstruction in sleep apnea, treatment effectiveness is limited by variable adherence …

Abstract Study Objectives: Evidence suggests that, to maintain treatment effects, nasal
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) …

Objective: To provide an overview of the healthcare and societal consequences and costs of
untreated obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Data sources: PubMed database for English …

The reported efficacy of maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) for the treatment of
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is uncertain. We performed a meta-analysis and systematic …

Positive airway pressure (PAP) devices are used to treat patients with sleep related
breathing disorders (SRBDs), including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). After a patient is …

Adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for obstructive sleep
apnoea (OSA) is a critical problem. Poor adherence (30-60%) to CPAP is widely recognized …

Rationale: Oral appliances (OAs) are commonly used as an alternative treatment to
continuous positive airway pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) …

Recent insights into sleep apnoea pathogenesis reveal that a low respiratory arousal
threshold (awaken easily) is important for many patients. As most patients experience stable …