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Development of CPAP Dose Response for Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Secondary Analysis
… treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is continuous positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP). Although CPAP is efficacious, the definition of adequate use (effectiveness) is known to be arbitrary. We aimed to characterize a CPAP dose response for short term outcomes, including sleepiness …
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The development of an exercise intervention framework as a modality of treatment for individuals with obstructive sleep apnea, in the South African public healthcare setting
… due to the narrowing and collapse of the upper airway. Untreated OSA has been shown to increase the number of severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. Common treatment modalities for OSA, including surgical intervention and continuous positive airway pressure therapy are effective but …