Obesity can profoundly alter pulmonary function and diminish exercise capacity by its
adverse effects on respiratory mechanics, resistance within the respiratory system …

Sleep apnea syndrome (SAS), a common disorder, is characterized by repetitive episodes of
cessation of breathing during sleep, resulting in hypoxemia and sleep disruption. The …

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 …

We developed a short-length document that clearly delineates a prudent approach to and
criteria for reimbursement of positive airway pressure (PAP) costs for the treatment of …

These practice parameters are an update of the previously published recommendations
regarding the use of autotitrating positive airway pressure (APAP) devices for titrating …

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is worldwide considered as the standard
treatment of sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (SAHS) although studies on the effectiveness …

Standard practice for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment in sleep apnea
and hypopnea syndrome (SAHS) requires pressure titration during attended laboratory …

This paper reviews the efficacy of auto-titrating continuous positive airway pressure (APAP)
for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. It is based on a review of 30 articles published in …

Objectives To study the effects of augmentation of continuous positive airway pressure
(CPAP) education and support on compliance and outcome in patients with obstructive …

Objective To assess continuous positive airwaypressure (CPAP) compliance and factors
associated with CPAP complianceamong Chinese patients with obstructive sleep apnea …