Obstructive Sleep Apnea
OSA
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder where the airway becomes blocked during sleep, causing breathing to repeatedly stop and start. This usually happens when the muscles in the throat relax too much, leading to snoring, gasping, and poor sleep quality. Common symptoms include loud snoring, daytime sleepiness, and morning headaches. Risk factors include obesity, older age, and alcohol use. OSA is typically diagnosed with a sleep study and treated with lifestyle changes, CPAP therapy, oral appliances, or surgery.
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The treatment landscape for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) includes both surgical and non-surgical options. For mild to moderate OSA, Mandibular Advancement Devices and weight loss are often recommended, with MADs being a well-tolerated alternative to CPAP. Surgical options like Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) and Maxillomandibular Advancement (MMA) are considered for moderate to severe OSA when CPAP is not tolerated, with MMA showing higher success rates and fewer long-term complications compared to UPPP. Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation (HNS) is a less invasive surgical option for patients meeting specific anatomical criteria.
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