Continuous positive airway pressure for obstructive sleep apnoea does not improve asthma control.

Susanna So Shan Ng Ken Ka Pang ChanKin-Wang ToKen K P ChanJenny NgaiWing-Ho YipRachel L P LoFanny W S KoDavid Shu Cheong Hui

Published in: Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (2018)

A high prevalence of OSAS was found among patients with asthma and snoring. CPAP therapy for 3 months did not enhance asthma control but improved daytime sleepiness, quality of life and vitality.

Keyphrases

positive airway pressure
obstructive sleep apnea
sleep apnea
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
allergic rhinitis
sleep quality
physical activity
cystic fibrosis
air pollution