Featured Podcasts

    1. Symptoms and under-diagnosis of sleep apnea in women versus men discussed

    2. Underdiagnosis of sleep apnea in women and its serious long-term health risks

    3. OSA referral sources and issues with diagnosis and treatment in pregnant women

    4. Hormonal effects on OSA risk during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause

    5. Hypoglossal nerve stimulator treatment success in men vs. women

    6. Sleep study criteria

    7. CPAP, sleep positioning, and surgical options for a postmenopausal woman with OSA

    8. Alternative treatments for severe OSA patients who can-t tolerate CPAP, including oral appliances and lifestyle changes

    9. Weight loss impact, sleep apnea treatments, and gender differences in outcomes

    10. How do healthcare inequities affect diagnosis and treatment accessibility for OSA

    11. Challenges and solutions for diagnosing sleep apnea in women and minorities

    1. Managing OSA, alternatives to CPAP, and the role of otolaryngologists in OSA treatment

    2. Prevalence, treatment options, and complications of diagnosing OSA

    3. Paying attention to the nose in diagnosing and managing sleep apnea patients

    4. Nasal valve exams, Afrin use, and flexible endoscopic evaluations for OSA patients

    5. Endoscopy techniques, patient assessment, and reimbursement strategies for treating OSA

    6. Nasal treatments, their effectiveness and impact on sleep quality and CPAP

    7. Proactive nasal treatments for better obstructive sleep apnea outcomes

    1. New GLP-1 agonist medications for weight loss and sleep apnea symptoms

    2. Studies showing weight loss improves sleep apnea, focusing on GLP-1 medications

    3. Effects of new weight loss medications on sleep apnea treatments and patient outcomes

    4. Weight loss management, and long-term effects of sleep apnea treatment

    5. Drawbacks of GLP-1 medications

    6. Need for research, and potential concerns for GLP-1 use in sleep apnea treatment

About this course

  • Free
  • 24 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

About this course

The Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) course provides a comprehensive look at the diagnosis and treatment of OSA, with a focus on underrecognized populations, alternative management strategies, and the evolving role of weight loss interventions. Dr. Megan Durr explores the gender disparities in OSA diagnosis, the impact of hormonal changes across life stages, and treatment challenges in women, particularly during pregnancy and menopause. She also discusses alternative therapies for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP, including oral appliances, sleep positioning, and hypoglossal nerve stimulation. Dr. Keith Matheny examines the role of nasal procedures in improving OSA outcomes, covering diagnostic techniques such as nasal valve exams, endoscopic evaluations, and the impact of nasal treatments on CPAP adherence. Finally, Dr. John Carter discusses the emerging role of GLP-1 agonists in OSA management, highlighting how weight loss medications can improve sleep apnea symptoms while also addressing their limitations and the need for further research. This course equips clinicians with practical strategies to optimize OSA diagnosis and treatment across diverse patient populations.

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