Monitoring Seasonal Compliance of Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using CPAP Systems via SD Card

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder characterized by recurrent upper airway collapse during sleep, leading to neurological and cardiovascular adverse effects. Objective: The present study aimed explore seasonal compliance with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy among OSA patients in Greece. Methods: Data from 954 using CPAP devices were collected summer winter months. Factors evaluated included the Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI), mask type, leaks, hours of device usage. Results: majority male (78.2%) aged 60 years or above (58.5%). Most had been for over 2 (82.8%), auto nasal pillow masks being most common. Compliance was observed 57.7% patients, while 22.1% non-compliant. A significant number (8.2% 12%) compliant only winter, respectively. influenced duration use, BMI up 25, use nasal/pillow masks. Higher associated lower severity both low severe severity. Logistic regression analysis confirmed these findings. Conclusion: findings suggest that utilizing data can provide actionable insights on patients. Summer lower, recommended improved compliance.