Impact of PAP therapy on hospitalization rates in Medicare beneficiaries with COPD and coexisting OSA

ConclusionInitiation of PAP therapy in elderly patients with overlap syndrome is associated with a reduction in hospitalization for COPD-related conditions, but not for all-cause hospitalizations and ER visits.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11325-018-1680-0

Source: Sleep and Breathing - June 22, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research