Obstructive Sleep Apnea Guide
What it is
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is recurrent upper-airway collapse during sleep causing intermittent hypoxia and sleep fragmentation.
Key symptoms
- Loud snoring
- Witnessed apneas
- Daytime sleepiness
- Nonrestorative sleep
Treatment approach
- Positive airway pressure therapy as first-line in many moderate-severe cases
- Oral appliance pathways in selected patients
- Weight management and comorbidity optimization
Monitoring and follow-up
- Device adherence, daytime symptoms, blood pressure and cardiometabolic trajectory