Author:
Nag Deb Sanjay,Chatterjee Abhishek,Patel Roushan,Sen Biswajit,Pal Bappa Ditya,Wadhwa Gunjan
Abstract
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a rapidly increasing global concern. If it remains untreated, it can lead to cardiovascular, metabolic, and psychiatric complications and may result in premature death. The efficient and effective management of OSA can have a beneficial effect and help reduce the financial burden on the health sector. There has been constant development in OSA management, and numerous options are available. The mainstay of therapy is still the conventional measures and behavioral modifications. However, in cases of failure of these modalities, surgical therapy is the only option. Numerous studies have shown that proper management of OSA has beneficial effects with good long-term outcomes.
Publisher
Baishideng Publishing Group Inc.
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