Abstract:Study Objectives: Clinical benefit from positive pressure therapy is dependent on treatment adherence. Extreme weather events, such as floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes, can contribute to nonadherence by electricity loss and mandatory evacuation. We aimed to evaluate the concerns and behaviors of regular positive airway pressure users surrounding the extreme weather event Hurricane Irma. Methods: A questionnaire on positive pressure concerns surrounding Hurricane Irma was completed by 117 patients with pre-hur… Show more
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