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American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Sleep Apnea Treatment Associated with Lower Health Care Costs

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Treating patients with moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea with positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is associated with reduced acute care visits and health care expenditures, according to a recent study.

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