A 53-year-old with obesity (BMI 37) and OSA intolerant to CPAP asks about alternatives. Which is recommended?...

Question

A 53-year-old with obesity (BMI 37) and OSA intolerant to CPAP asks about alternatives. Which is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Oral appliance therapy may be offered

Answer

Bilevel PAP is mandatory for all

Answer

Tracheostomy should be first line

Answer

No therapy unless severe oxygen desaturations

Answer

Chronic opioids to induce sleep

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Obstructive Sleep Apnea