Study finds that oronasal masks are associated with higher CPAP pressure levels than nasal masks

Oronasal masks were associated with higher continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) requirements and higher residual apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea when compared to nasal and nasal pillow masks, according to a study in the September issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. The authors noted that clinicians need to be aware of this relationship, which may affect patient comfort and subsequent adherence to CPAP treatment

Read the article in JCSM: Oronasal Masks Require a Higher Pressure than Nasal and Nasal Pillow Masks for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea