Question

A 40-year-old man with severe obesity and OSA presents with daytime sleepiness. PAP therapy is initiated. Which PAP modality is recommended initially?

Accepted Answer

CPAP or APAP over bilevel PAP for routine OSA

Answer

Bilevel PAP for all patients

Answer

No PAP unless AHI >30

Answer

Oral appliance preferred first

Answer

Surgery is first line

Practice question

A 40-year-old man with severe obesity and OSA presents with daytime sleepiness. PAP therapy is initiated. Which PAP modality is recommended initially?