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Overview: In this episode we discuss updates on the treatment and management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This is a common health concern, but it is often underdiagnosed and can have significant health impacts. We review its prevalence and standard treatments, highlighting the recently used medication therapy that has been found to be effective in treating OSA, particularly in individuals with obesity.

Episode resource links:

• https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2023/0300/uspstf-obstructive-sleep-apnea.html
• https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/295807-overview
• Malhotra, A., Grunstein, R. R., Fietze, I., Weaver, T. E., Redline, S., Azarbarzin, A., ... & Bednarik, J. (2024). Tirzepatide for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity. New England Journal of Medicine.
• Mangione, C. M., Barry, M. J., Nicholson, W. K., Cabana, M., Chelmow, D., Coker, T. R., ... & US Preventive Services Task Force. (2022). Screening for obstructive sleep apnea in adults: US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. Jama, 328(19), 1945-1950.
• https://aasm.org/rising-prevalence-of-sleep-apnea-in-u-s-threatens-public-health/

Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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