Association of Allergic Rhinitis With Change in Nasal Congestion in New Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Users

摘要

Question Is baseline rhinitis status (allergic, nonallergic, or none) associated with change in nasal congestion when continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is used? Findings In this cohort study of 102 participants with newly diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, CPAP was associated with improved subjective nasal congestion on average, but less so in participants with baseline allergic rhinitis. Meaning Baseline allergic rhinitis may predict which patients are more vulnerable to potential congestive effects of CPAP.