Abstract
PurposeContinuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the current gold-standard treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and upper airway anatomy plays an increasingly important role in evaluating the efficacy of CPAP therapy. The aim of this observational study was to investigate the influence of upper airway anatomy on CPAP titration in OSA patients assessed by computed tomography (CT) during Müller's maneuver. MethodsConsecutive patients under investigation for OSA by undergoing polysomnography and CT scan of the upper airway while awake were enrolled. Successful full-night manual titration was performed to determine the optimal CPAP pressure level for OSA patients in supine position using a nasal mask. ResultsA total of 157 subjects (134 males and 23 females) were included. Both apnea–hypopnea index (AHI) and LaSO2 significantly correlated with CPAP titration level, upper airway length (UAL), distance from mandibular plane to hyoid bone (MPH), and neck circumference (all p < 0.05). There were significant positive correlations between CPAP titration level and UAL (r = 0.348, p = 0.000) and MPH (r = 0.313, p = 0.002). Stepwise multiple linear regression analyses were performed to evaluate the independent predictors of AHI, LaSO2, and CPAP titration level. CPAP titration level was identified as an independent explanatory variable for AHI and LaSO2 after adjustment for confounders. Multiple linear regression analyses also indicated that body mass index (BMI) and UAL were independently associated with CPAP titration level (all p < 0.05). ConclusionsUpper airway abnormalities combined with anthropometric parameters play important roles in CPAP titration for OSA patients, providing additional insight into the factors influencing OSA treatment strategies. UAL and BMI should be taken into consideration when choosing CPAP titration level to improve CPAP compliance.
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