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Treatment of Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Positive Airway Pressure

Publication Date: February 1, 2019

Last Updated: March 14, 2022

RECOMMENDATIONS

We recommend that clinicians use PAP, compared to no therapy, to treat OSA in adults with excessive sleepiness. (Strong)

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GOOD PRACTICE STATEMENTS

Treatment of OSA with PAP therapy should be based on a diagnosis of OSA established using objective sleep apnea testing.
Adequate follow-up, including troubleshooting and monitoring of objective efficacy and usage data to ensure adequate treatment and adherence, should occur following PAP therapy initiation and during treatment of OSA.

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Treatment of Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Positive Airway Pressure

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