Health Outcomes of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure versus Oral Appliance Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

L. Phillips, Craig; R. Grunstein, Ronald; Ali Darendeliler, M.; S. Mihailidou, Anastasia; K. Srinivasan, Vasantha; J. Yee, Brendon; B. Marks, Guy; A. Cistulli, Peter

doi:10.1164/rccm.201212-2223oc

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Health Outcomes of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure versus Oral Appliance Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine • Feb 14, 2013

Authors:

Craig L. Phillips

Ronald R. Grunstein

M. Ali Darendeliler

Abstract

RATIONALE: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and mandibular advancement device (MAD) therapy are commonly used to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Differences in efficacy and compliance of these treatments are likely to influence improvements in health outcomes. OBJECTIVES: To compare h...

Subject

Medicine

Continuous positive airway pressure

Obstructive sleep apnea

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