Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) basically means an individual losses the ability to breathe easily. OSA is could be considered a serious sleep disorder because of the stopping of breathing. OSA is constant and occurs multiple times while asleep. There are a multiple type of apnea but the most known disorder is OSA, which occurs when the throat muscles relax and hinders airways during sleep. OSA is usually caused because of a narrow and flaccid throat. In addition, most people who possess OSA also snore too. When an individual has difficulty breathing the result is them waking up, and this action usually involve the person possess no memory of it. But, the constant occurrence can result is interrupted sleep which leaves people sleepy …show more content…
Calculations of the CPAP and BiFlex were standardized and adjusted in accordance with patient. Initially, subject began utilizing the CPAP at a minimum recommended titration and then further increased until symptoms of obstructive apneas and hypopneas, snoring, airflow, limitation, and oxygen desaturation diminish. Therapy method was then changed to BiFlex mode or “comfort setting,” this allowed researcher to adjust inspiratory positive airway pressure (IPAP) and expiratory positive airway pressure …show more content…
Out of the 3,837 found only 46 studies were used because 3,791 were not relatable in title. From the 46 studies originally selected, the study acknowledged 21 studies that could be used. The study characterized 893 patients from inclusion. The study also involved 7 randomized controlled trials with a sum of 519 patients, and 14 uncontrolled before-and-after studies with a sum of 374 patients. Altogether, each study represented the effect of weight loss through altering lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, or a combination of both. The duration of the intervention caries from 4 weeks to 24 months. All descriptive data was included and put into charts to provide supplemental material. In addition, most of the studies conducted took place in either Finland or the US but the rest of the countries included Sweden, Spain, Australia, Canada, and Brazil. (Araghi, M. H., Chen, Y., Jagielski, A., Choudhury, S., Banerjee, D., Hussain, S., Thomas, N. G., & Taheri, S.,