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Mouth Tape Compared to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
University of West Florida Libraries
Integration of Evidence in Professional Nursing Practice Research Presentations, Research presentations (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 08/2025)
08/2025
Abstract
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by repeated episodes of airway blockage during sleep, measured by the Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI), which quantifies the number of breathing interruptions per hour. CPAP therapy is the standard treatment for reducing AHI and improving oxygen levels, but many patients have difficulty maintaining consistent use due to discomfort and other barriers. Mouth taping encourages nasal breathing, which may help lower AHI and reduce symptoms in mild OSA cases by preventing mouth breathing that can worsen airway obstruction.
Details
- Title
- Mouth Tape Compared to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Resource Type
- Presentation
- Event
- Integration of Evidence in Professional Nursing Practice Research Presentations, Research presentations (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 08/2025)
- Contributors
- Brenda Mutchler (Faculty Mentor)
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries; Argo Scholar Commons
- Format
- mp4
- Copyright
- Permission granted to the University of West Florida Libraries by the author to digitize and/or display this information for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires the permission of the copyright holder.
- Identifiers
- 99381460525306600
- Academic Unit
- School of Nursing; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health; BSN Virtual Student Scholarly Poster Showcase
- Language
- English