Evidence map›Paper›PMID 36520338›Full record

ArticleSleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung2023

Potential health risks of sound abatement material in positive airway pressure devices for sleep breathing disorders: a summary of studies to date.

Yuxin Wang, Yi Xiao

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Article in Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Yuxin WangDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Yi XiaoDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China. xiaoyipumch@sina.com.ORCID 0000-0001-5315-7771

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe potential carcinogenic and airway irritation risks of polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) contained in sound-absorbing foam in positive airway pressure (PAP) devices have raised many concerns. We summarize the currently available studies to assess the potential health risks of PE-PUR.

methodsWe searched Pubmed and Web of Science for studies on the safety of PAP devices containing PE-PUF and performed a systematic analysis of the cancer risk.

resultsPE-PUR did not increase the cancer risk (OR: 1.08, 95% CI: 0.99-1.17, I2 = 0%). Patients in the group of PE-PUR devices had increased airway irritation, and they had higher rates of using short-acting beta-agonists and oral corticosteroids (SABA: 9.4% vs. 8.8%, p = 0.047; OCS: 19.7% vs. 17.3%, p < 0.001).

conclusionThe application of PE-PUF can increase airway irritation, but there is no evidence for its potential carcinogenicity.

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NeoplasmsSleep Apnea, ObstructiveSleep Wake DisordersContinuous Positive Airway PressureHumansSleepAirway irritationCancerObstructive sleep apneaPolyester-based polyurethanePositive airway pressure

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