Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disease caused by repetitive episodes of nocturnal upper airway obstruction. During these episodes, there is disruption of sleep and activation of the sympathetic nervous system. The disease impacts a significant proportion of our population and puts the patient at risk for cardiovascular sequela and symptoms impacting their quality of life. As we further our understanding of the pathophysiology of OSA, disease phenotypes, and develop new diagnostic and therapeutic options, we are able to provide care directed at the individual patient s disease. The one size fits all approach to OSA needs to transition to a personalized, patient centric model. The personalized care model allows for assessment of factors contributing to the individual patient’s disease, relevant comorbidities, review of treatment options and patient goals of therapy, and recommendations for treatment. In order to truly provide personalized care, a physician must either have the expertise to adequately understand the disease process and offer multimodal therapy or have easy access to a variety of consultants. As Otolaryngologists, we possess the expertise necessary to understand the physiologic mechanisms leading to obstructive sleep apnea, are armed with the ability to understand associated sleep comorbidities, and have the ability to provide both surgical and non-surgical treatment.
- Provider:American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Foundation
- Activity Link: http://media.mycrowdwisdom.com.s3.amazonaws.com/aao-hnsf/2023_Annual_Meeting_Webcasts/23AMW2409708.mp4
- Start Date: 2023-10-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-10-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
- MOC Credit Details: ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS)
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Yes
- Measured Outcome: Community/Population Health, Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge, Learner Performance, Patient Health
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Sleep Medicine