Open AccessA Randomized, Controlled, Pilot Study of CPAP for Patients with Chronic Cough and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Author(s) -
Krishna M. Sundar,
Alika Willis,
Sarah Smith,
Nan Hu,
Jay P. Kitt,
Surinder S. Birring
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
lung
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1432-1750
pISSN - 0341-2040
DOI - 10.1007/s00408-020-00354-1
Subject(s) - medicine , continuous positive airway pressure , obstructive sleep apnea , chronic cough , sleep apnea , anesthesia , randomized controlled trial , quality of life (healthcare) , apnea–hypopnea index , polysomnography , apnea , asthma , nursing
An association between chronic cough and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been reported in prior studies with resolution or improvement in cough after continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. Controlled studies of the benefit of CPAP on cough-quality of life measures have not been conducted.