Continuous Positive Airway Pressure: Is it a route for infection in those with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea?

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure: Is it a route for infection in those with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea?

Introduction: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the standard treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), with limited data about the prevalence of respiratory infections and microbial colonization in these patients. Objectives: The aim of this study...

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Main Authors: Liam Mercieca, Richard Pullicino, Kyra Camilleri, Rodianne Abela, Sean Apap Mangion, Julian Cassar, Matthew Zammit, Christine Gatt, Christopher Deguara, Christopher Barbara, Peter Fsadni, Stephen Montefort
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda.
Series:Sleep Science
Subjects:
Respiratory tract infections
Obstructive sleep apnea
Continuous positive airway pressure
Drug-related side effects and adverse reactions
Online Access:http://www.sleepscience.org.br/export-pdf/402/v10n1a05.pdf

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