Nasal CPAP Reduces Gastroesophageal Reflux in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Kerr P, Shoenut J, Millar T, Buckle P, Kryger M. Nasal CPAP Reduces Gastroesophageal Reflux in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. CHEST Journal 1992, 101: 1539-1544. PMID: 1600771, DOI: 10.1378/chest.101.6.1539.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNocturnal gastroesophageal refluxGastroesophageal refluxNasal CPAPIntrathoracic pressureNasal continuous positive airway pressureObstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) patientsContinuous positive airway pressureSleep apnea syndrome patientsObstructive sleep apnea syndromePositive airway pressureSleep apnea syndromeEsophageal pressure recordingAntireflux therapyGER frequencyAirway pressureOSAS patientsApnea syndromeClinical impressionSyndrome patientsPressure recordingsCPAPPatientsConsecutive daysNight twoMean percentage