Question

A 60-year-old with diabetes and BMI 33 kg/m² has severe OSA confirmed by polysomnography. Which therapy is first-line to improve daytime sleepiness and cardiometabolic outcomes?

Accepted Answer

CPAP therapy

Answer

Oral appliance therapy for all

Answer

Weight loss alone

Answer

Nocturnal oxygen only

Answer

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty for all

Practice question

A 60-year-old with diabetes and BMI 33 kg/m² has severe OSA confirmed by polysomnography. Which therapy is first-line to improve daytime sleepiness and cardiometabolic outcomes?