A 43-year-old obese man with documented obstructive sleep apnea
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A 43-year-old obese man with documented obstructive sleep apnea

A 43-year-old obese man with documented obstructive sleep apnea has been advised by his attending physician that home CPAP therapy at night is needed. The home care RT makes an appointment with the patient to assess his tolerance to the CPAP unit. During the visit, the patient notes that he has been experiencing nasal discomfort.

How can the RT assist in problem solving with this specific complaint, and what are some of the other potential patient problems associated with CPAP therapy that the clinician should be alerted to?

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ManagementObstructive sleep apnea refers to a condition where an individual stops breathing involuntarily for short periods of time during sleep. The period when the air stops flowing smoothly from the nose and mouth to the lungs is referred to as apnea....

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