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Effectiveness of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) in obstructive sleep apnoea in adults

Obstructive sleep apnoea can have a major impact on quality of life. People wake up tired, and they remain tired throughout the day. They may have difficulty concentrating and thinking clearly. Memory can be affected, and some people have mood changes such as depression.

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Published year: 2006
Available in print: Yes
Status: Current

Reference No: HPR21-HPR22
Further information: nhmrc.publications@nhmrc.gov.au

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Consumer pamphlet based on existing NHMRC publication Effectiveness of Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.

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Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a condition in which repeated upper airway obstruction during sleep leads to a fall in blood oxygen saturation and frequen wakening. It has a range of effects, predominantly daytime fatigue and impaired concentration. OSA is a potentially serious disorder affecting 1-2% of women and 3-5% of men across the Australian adult population.

Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) is considered to be the treatment of choice for most patients with OSA and recent reports have confirmed its efficacy.

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