Transmission of oral pressure compromises oronasal CPAP efficacy to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

CONCLUSION: Oral breathing and transmission of positive pressure through the mouth compromises oronasal CPAP. PMID: 31238041 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31238041?dopt=Abstract

Source: Chest - June 21, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Madeiro F, Andrade RGS, Piccin VS, Pinheiro GDL, Moriya HT, Genta PR, Lorenzi-Filho G Tags: Chest Source Type: research

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