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  • Sleep Medicine
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder.
  • Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a primary treatment for OSA.
  • Patient adherence to CPAP therapy can be variable.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential underlying disorder causing inconsistent CPAP compliance in a patient with moderate OSA.
  • To analyze the pattern of CPAP usage fluctuations.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of a patient's yearly routine follow-up data.
  • Analysis of CPAP compliance reports showing monthly adherence variations.
  • Patient interview regarding sleep habits and CPAP usage.

Main Results:

  • The patient exhibited periodic CPAP usage with stable monthly fluctuations between good and poor adherence.
  • No changes in the patient's usual bedtime or CPAP treatment initiation were reported.
  • The patient reported consistent CPAP use during sleep hours.

Conclusions:

  • The observed fluctuating CPAP compliance pattern, despite reported use during sleep, warrants further investigation for an underlying disorder.
  • Potential conditions affecting consistent CPAP adherence require consideration in OSA management.