Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common but frequently undiagnosed condition. Symptoms include loud snoring, nocturnal awakening, and daytime sleepiness. Treating OSA can meaningfully improve symptoms and achieve modest reductions in blood pressure. Although OSA care has traditionally been limited to sleep specialists, technologies are available that allow primary care clinicians to diagnose OSA and initiate treatment. Treatments include positional therapy, weight management, application of external positive airway pressure, mandibular advancement devices, and surgical interventions. Inpatient identification and management of OSA is also feasible and is an evolving area of research and practice.
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Annals In the Clinic is a monthly feature in Annals of Internal Medicine introduced in January 2007 that focuses on practical management of patients with common clinical conditions. It offers evidence-based answers to frequently asked questions about screening, prevention, diagnosis, therapy, and patient education and provides physicians with tools to improve the quality of care.
