Expert Rev Resp Med. 2013;7(3):259-273. Along the same lines, the multicenter HomePAP study evaluated the usefulness of a integrated clinical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of OSA. A home ...
A CPAP machine provides continuous air pressure to keep the airways open during sleep. Doctors may prescribe CPAP therapy to people who experience symptoms of sleep apnea. A continuous positive airway ...
3. Assess adherence with therapy using a patient description of CPAP and objective measures of CPAP compliance (ie, adherence monitor “smart card” downloads). Most newer CPAP devices have integrated ...
WESTCHESTER, Ill. – Positive airway pressure (PAP) devices are used to treat patients with sleep-related breathing disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Following the diagnosis of OSA, a ...
Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Key Takeaways AutoCPAP therapy adjusts air pressure to help keep your airway open during sleep.An AutoCPAP machine increases the pressure when it detects blocked ...
While continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) continues to be the gold standard for treatment of sleep apnea, the cumbersome machines are often not well tolerated by patients. Because of this, less ...