Abstract:Introduction
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea can produce troublesome nasal symptoms (i.e. congestion, rhinorrhea, sneezing, itching) that may affect the continuity and decrease the compliance of CPAP. Topical nasal steroids are often prescribed to reduce these side effects, although recent studies are scarce supporting any benefit of this treatment for CPAP-induced nasal side effects.
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