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APAP-MAD therapy combo significantly decreased daytime sleepiness among sleep apnea patients

APAP-MAD therapy combo significantly increased compliance with APAP therapy among patients with moderate-to-severe OSA suggests a recent study published in the European Journal of Dentistry.The purpose of this pilot study was to determine whether compliance to auto-adjusting positive airway pressure (APAP) improves with the addition of a mandibular advancement device (MAD). Secondary...

APAP-MAD therapy combo significantly increased compliance with APAP therapy among patients with moderate-to-severe OSA suggests a recent study published in the European Journal of Dentistry. Sleep Disordered Breathing

APAP-MAD therapy combo significantly decreased daytime sleepiness among sleep apnea patients

The purpose of this pilot study was to determine whether compliance to auto-adjusting positive airway pressure (APAP) improves with the addition of a mandibular advancement device (MAD). Secondary outcome measures included were APAP pressure, subjective daytime sleepiness, apnea–hypopnea index (AHI), and mask leaks.

Thyagaseely Sheela Premaraj , Jacob Stadiem , Shyamaly Arya Premaraj , Charles R. Davies , Matthew Dennis , John J. Harrington. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure-Mandibular Advancement Device Combination Therapy for Moderate-to-Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Preliminary Study. CC BY 4.0 · Eur J Dent 2022; 16(04): 749-755. DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1719220

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APAP-MAD therapy combo significantly decreased daytime sleepiness among sleep apnea patients

Insomnia Diagnosis Dr. Shravani Dali has completed her BDS from Pravara institute of medical sciences, loni. Following which she extensively worked in the healthcare sector for 2+ years. She has been actively involved in writing blogs in field of health and wellness. Currently she is pursuing her Masters of public health-health administration from Tata institute of social sciences. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in.