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CPAP Pressure Requirements for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients at Varying Altitudes

David Patz, Bruce Swihart, David P. White

SLEEP · 2010 · 18 citations · 5 references

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Abstract

For obstructive sleep apnea patients living at altitude, changes in elevation between 10,100 ft (3075 m) and sea level do not significantly alter absolute CPAP pressure requirements.

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