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March 22, 2023
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Despite current therapies, challenges remain when treating excessive daytime sleepiness

Despite current therapies, challenges remain when treating excessive daytime sleepiness

Excessive daytime sleepiness is a common symptom of several sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, which is estimated to affect 10% to 30% of adults in the U.S and often goes underdiagnosed, according to the Sleep Foundation.

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March 03, 2023
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Obstructive sleep apnea heightens risk for COVID-19, severe complications

Obstructive sleep apnea heightens risk for COVID-19, severe complications

Adults with obstructive sleep apnea faced elevated risks for developing COVID-19 and experiencing COVID-19-related complications, according to study results published in Thorax.

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January 18, 2023
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Longer positive airway pressure use may lower odds for CV events from sleep apnea

Longer positive airway pressure use may lower odds for CV events from sleep apnea

The risk for major adverse cardiovascular events among patients with sleep apnea who used positive airway pressure for at least 6 hours a night was lower than among those who used it for less time, according to study results.

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January 09, 2023
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Nasal spray treatment may help patients with obstructive sleep apnea

Nasal spray treatment may help patients with obstructive sleep apnea

A drug administered through a nasal spray may be an alternative treatment option for patients with obstructive sleep apnea by improving upper airway collapsibility, according to a study published in CHEST.

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January 06, 2023
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FDA grants 510(k) clearance to obstructive sleep apnea treatment device

FDA grants 510(k) clearance to obstructive sleep apnea treatment device

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a daytime-nighttime appliance, or DNA, to treat patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, according to a manufacturer-issued press release.

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October 03, 2022
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CPAP adherence may reduce rehospitalization in adults with obstructive sleep apnea, CVD

CPAP adherence may reduce rehospitalization in adults with obstructive sleep apnea, CVD

New data have linked more consistent use of CPAP treatment to lower risk for rehospitalization in older adults with obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease.

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August 23, 2022
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Air pollution may impact control of sleep apnea on positive airway pressure therapy

Air pollution may impact control of sleep apnea on positive airway pressure therapy

Air pollution concentrations, even at relatively low levels, were associated with a change in the effectiveness of positive airway pressure therapy among individuals with obstructive sleep apnea, according to findings published in Chest.

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August 12, 2022
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Telemonitoring, coaching program increased short-term CPAP use

Telemonitoring, coaching program increased short-term CPAP use

A 3-month telemonitoring and coaching program resulted in immediate short-term improvements in CPAP adherence, but failed to lead to sustained improvements over time, researchers reported.

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July 15, 2022
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Most with sleep apnea still have metabolic syndrome after CPAP therapy

Most with sleep apnea still have metabolic syndrome after CPAP therapy

Most patients with obstructive sleep apnea retained their metabolic syndrome diagnosis after CPAP therapy, despite higher rates of reversibility after treatment, according to findings of a randomized trial published in Chest.

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June 24, 2022
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Ongoing use of CPAP may reduce mortality risk in people with obstructive sleep apnea

Ongoing use of CPAP may reduce mortality risk in people with obstructive sleep apnea

Ongoing continuous positive airway pressure use in the first year after starting therapy was associated with lower risk for all-cause mortality in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, according to research published in Chest.

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