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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:26 pm

Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)(Free Handout)


OSA Treatment



Several treatment options exist for dealing with OSA. These include weight reduction, oral appliances, positional therapy, positive pressure therapy, and surgical options.

Weight gain is a significant risk factor for the development of OSA. While sleep apnea usually can be corrected by weight loss, other factors involved in the pathophysiology of OSA, such as anatomic abnormalities, may ca...Read the full article
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