AI Article Synopsis
- CPAP is the main treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
- Face masks used with CPAP can sometimes worsen airway problems by pushing the jaw back.
- A study found that adding a cervical collar to the face mask helped reduce these airway issues and improved breathing for some patients.
Article Abstract
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is currently the reference treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The use of a face mask, although sometimes necessary, is often associated with increased airway obstruction due to mandibular retrusion. We report a small group of patients in whom addition of a cervical collar to a face mask allowed correction of obstructive events.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5695995 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.5664/jcsm.6852 | DOI Listing |
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