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Evidence for aerophagia management and PAP adherence
| Study | Year | LOE | Study design | Study groups | Clinical endpoint | Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirlaw et al.1158 | 2017 | 1b | Double-blinded randomized crossover trial (n = 56) | 2 weeks on each therapy mode in random order 1. APAP 6–20 cm H2O 2. CPAP |
Usage hours and visual analog scale to measure symptoms of aerophagia | APAP reduces the symptoms of aerophagia while not affecting compliance compared with CPAP. |
