Transition from APAP to CPAP may be a cost-effective health intervention in OSA patients

Transition from APAP to CPAP may be a cost-effective health intervention in OSA patients

ABSTRACT Objective: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder associated with a significant economic burden. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and auto-titrating positive airway pressure (APAP) are recognized therapeutic options in patients with OSA, although treatment costs are h...

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Main Authors: Adelaide Alves, Ana Rita Gigante, Daniela Machado, Inês Sanches, Raquel Marçoa, Inês Franco, Regina Monteiro, Carla Nogueira, Daniela Ferreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Pneumologia e Tisiologia 2021-12-01
Series:Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia
Subjects:
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
auto-titrating positive airway pressure (APAP)
health care costs
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