Severe to moderate obstructive sleep apnea<unk>  is the most effective treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, in which the mild pressure from the<unk>  prevents the airway from collapsing or becoming blocked.<unk>  has been shown to be 100% effective at eliminating obstructive sleep apneas in the majority of people who use the therapy according to the recommendations of their physician. In addition, a meta-analysis showed that<unk>  therapy may reduce erectile dysfunction symptoms in male patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Upper airway resistance syndrome Upper airway resistance syndrome is another form of sleep-disordered breathing with symptoms that are similar to obstructive sleep apnea, but not severe enough to be considered OSA.<unk>  can be used to treat UARS as the condition progresses, in order to prevent it from developing into obstructive sleep apnea. Pre-term infants<unk>  also may be used to treat pre-term infants whose lungs are not yet fully developed. For example, physicians may use<unk>  in infants with respiratory distress syndrome. It is associated with a decrease in the incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia. In some preterm infants whose lungs have not fully developed,<unk>  improves survival and decreases the need for steroid treatment for their lungs. In resource-limited settings where<unk>  improves respiratory rate and survival in children with primary pulmonary disease, researchers have found that nurses can initiate and manage care with once- or twice-daily physician rounds. COVID-19 In March 2020, the USFDA suggested that<unk>  devices may be used to support patients affected by COVID-19; however, they recommended additional filtration since non-invasive ventilation may increase the risk of infectious transmission. Other uses<unk>  also has been suggested for treating acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure in children, however, due to a limited number of clinical studies, the effectiveness and safety of this approach to providing respiratory support is not clear.
Continuous positive airway pressure
Positive airway pressure
Airway clearance therapy
Oxygen therapy
Hyperinflation therapy
Mechanical ventilation
Intermittent positive pressure breathing
Pulmonary hygiene