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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the best treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Practitioners should prioritize CPAP as the primary treatment for patients diagnosed with OSA.
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CPAP is the best treatment option.
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The claim is based on a review of literature from multiple databases.
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The role of telemedicine in obstructive sleep apnea management
Vera Lugo et al. · Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine · 2017
DOI 10.1080/17476348.2017.1343147
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