Saturday, 21 July 2012

Mild Sleep Apnea Sufferers May Benefit From CPAP



Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), which is effective for people with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is also effective for patients suffering from mild and moderately severe OSA and daytime sleepiness. "The evidence for the efficacy of CPAP in patients with milder OSA is limited and conflicting," said lead author Terri E. Weaver, PhD, RN, professor and dean of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing. "Our multi-site, double-blind, ...





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