Open AccessLong-Term Therapy with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Adherence, Side Effects and Predictors of Withdrawal – A ‘Real-Life’ Study
Author(s) -
Wolfgang Galetke,
Letizia Puzzo,
Christina Priegnitz,
N Anduleit,
Winfried Randerath
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
respiration
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.264
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1423-0356
pISSN - 0025-7931
DOI - 10.1159/000322838
Subject(s) - medicine , discontinuation , continuous positive airway pressure , obstructive sleep apnea , positive airway pressure , epworth sleepiness scale , quality of life (healthcare) , positive pressure , apnea , physical therapy , anesthesia , polysomnography , nursing
Long-term adherence to positive airway pressure (PAP) treatment is essential in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).
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