Impact of the type of mask on the effectiveness of and adherence to continuous positive airway pressure treatment for obstructive sleep apnea*

Impact of the type of mask on the effectiveness of and adherence to continuous positive airway pressure treatment for obstructive sleep apnea*

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the gold standard for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Although CPAP was originally applied with a nasal mask, various interfaces are currently available. This study reviews theoretical concepts and questions the premise that all types of...

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Main Authors: de Andrade, Rafaela Garcia Santos, Piccin, Vivien Schmeling, Nascimento, Juliana Araújo, Viana, Fernanda Madeiro Leite, Genta, Pedro Rodrigues, Lorenzi-Filho, Geraldo
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Pneumologia e Tisiologia 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4301251/

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4301251/

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