Long term positive airway pressure effectiveness in obesity hypoventilation syndrome. Pickwick study results

Conclusion: NIV and CPAP have similar long-term effectiveness. Because CPAP has economical advantages and simplicity, CPAP should be the preferable treatment for OHS patients with severe OSA.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Sanchez Quiroga, M. A., Mokhlesi, B., Corral Penafiel, J., Alonso Alvarez, M. L., Ordax Carbajo, E., Troncoso Acevedo, M. F., Gonzalez Martinez, M., Lopez Martin, S., Marin Trigo, J. M., Marti, S., Diaz Cambriles, T., Chiner Vives, E., Aizpuru Barandiaran Tags: Noninvasive Ventilatory Support Source Type: research