Nasal inflammation in sleep apnoea patients using CPAP and effect of heated humidification.

Nasal inflammation in sleep apnoea patients using CPAP and effect of heated humidification A randomized, sham-controlled, crossover study

Impact of a controlled heated breathing tube humidifier on sleep quality during CPAP therapy in a cool sleeping environment.

There are conflicting data on the effect of adding a heated humidifier to nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS). The effects of heated humidification on sleep quality and treatment side-effects for patients who prefer a cold bedroom environment have not been studied. A randomised, controlled crossover trial involving ...

Effect of heated humidification on compliance and quality of life in patients with sleep apnea using nasal continuous positive airway pressure.

STUDY OBJECTIVE To determine whether the addition of heated humidification at treatment initiation with nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) would lead to better CPAP compliance and improve quality of life and subjective sleepiness in patients with sleep apnea. DESIGN Randomized controlled trial. SETTING An academic sleep center located at a Veterans Affairs hospital. PATIENTS...

Use of heated humidification during nasal CPAP titration in obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome.

Nasal symptoms associated with the use of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) in obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) can adversely impact on patients' tolerance, acceptance and adherence to nCPAP therapy. Regular use of heated humidification is effective in alleviating these symptoms and improve patient comfort. In a randomised, parallel, double-blinded, controlled study, the present a...

Effect of Heated Humidification on Adherence to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy in Subjects With Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Nasopharyngeal Symptoms.

Numerous studies have demonstrated the efficacy of CPAP therapy for reducing symptoms (eg, daytime sleepiness), improving quality of life (QOL), reducing the risk of driving and occupational accidents, and preventing sequelae of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), such as cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.1-3 Many patients have trouble complying with CPAP therapy even though it is effective.4 A...