| OSAS | Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome |
| PAP or CPAP | Positive airway pressure or continuous positive airway pressure |
| MADs | Mandibular advancement devices |
| Low ArTH | Low arousal threshold |
| OA | Oral appliances |
| AASM | American Academy of Sleep Medicine |
| AHI | Apnea-hypopnea index |
| PSG | Polysomnographic |
| P crit | Critical pressure of collapse |
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