Mask Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Increases Diaphragm Thickening Fraction in Healthy Subjects.

Introduction: The most widespread treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea and obesity hypoventilation syndrome is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). The addition of inspiratory support is a potential alternative. This is a physiological study to determine the effect of CPAP and inspiratory s...

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Published in:Respiration Vol. 103; no. 2; pp. 100 - 105
Main Authors: Lindner, Simon, Teichert, Jan, Hoermann, Clara, Michels, Julia D., Herth, Felix J.F., Duerschmied, Daniel, Britsch, Simone
Format: clinical trial equations & formulas research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Karger AG 2024
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