Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) alters sleep quality and is associated with
sleepiness and decreased cognitive functioning. It has therefore always been recognized as …

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 …

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

Injury to the cervical and upper thoracic spinal cord disrupts function of inspiratory and
expiratory muscles, as reflected by reduction in spirometric and lung volume parameters and …

Introduction Airway size increases are associated with maxillomandibular advancement
(MMA) surgery and improvement or elimination of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The 3 …

Abstract Study Objectives: The role of upper airway surgery as a treatment for adult
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) remains controversial, with perspectives on treatment …

Sleep apnea is an entity characterized by repetitive upper airway obstruction resulting in
nocturnal hypoxia and sleep fragmentation. It is estimated that 2%–4% of the middle-aged …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of an oral appliance (OA), with and
without mandible advance, in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) …

We aimed to compare the effect of intensive versus standard interventions on continuous
positive airway pressure (CPAP) adherence 2 years after CPAP initiation, as well as on …

Objective To assess the reversibility of symptoms of depression using continuous positive
airway pressure (CPAP) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Patients/methods …