Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator therapy is an effective and safe surgical option for patients with moderate to severe OSA who cannot tolerate PAP therapy.
Weight Loss Drugs Can Pose Issues for Otolaryngology Procedures but Might Help Patients with Sleep Apnea
The weight loss drug craze of the last couple of years brings important considerations for otolaryngologists, including how to manage gastric emptying before procedures for patients taking the medications and the possibility of the drugs being a new option for obstructive sleep apnea patients.
Can Smartphone Apps Be Used to Screen for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Physicians must recognize that the validity and accuracy of the smartphone apps are unknown.
Persistent OSA After Adenotonsillectomy in CPAP-Intolerant Children: What to Do Next?
Patients with CPAP-intolerant refractory sleep apnea confirmed by polysomnography should be offered a drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) with the potential for directed surgery.
Should Patients with OSA Be Screened for Depression?
Screening for depression in patients with OSA would be worthwhile because there is a high rate of comorbidity, and both are intertwined in their pathophysiology and management.
Should Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Be Screened for Depression?
Screening for depression in patients with OSA would be worthwhile because there is a high rate of comorbidity.
What Is the Potential Clinical Utility of vHIT When Assessing Adult Patients with Dizziness
vHIT provides information complementary to other available vestibular tests and may be a key part of evaluating suspected peripheral vestibular deficits.
Should Patients with Primary Snoring Be Screened for Carotid Artery Stenosis?
Recent studies have suggested a possible unique link between loud snoring and carotid artery stenosis, even in patients without OSA or with only very mild disease.
Is UPPP Effective in Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
There is level 1 evidence that suggests UPPP surgery is an effective treatment for OSA in the appropriately selected patient.
Does Melatonin Help Treat Symptoms of Jet Lag?
Melatonin can be a useful tool to counter the effects of jet lag on human sleep-phase shifting when administered at the proper time