Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A good night's sleep is closer than you think
Keywords:
obstructive sleep apnea, oral mandibular devices, hypoglossal nerve stimulation, hypoglossal nerve stimulation and cardiovascular outcomesAbstract
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a pervasive problem that affects the adult population and it can lead to serious health complications. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the gold standard for treating OSA, however, noncompliance and nonadherence to CPAP therapy continues to be a challenge. Oral mandibular devices (OMD) and hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) are alternative therapies used in patients who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy. A comprehensive literature search was performed using reliable search engines using the PICO question and the results were analyzed. The benefits and deficiencies of the OMD and HNS were examined and identified. HNS seems to be a promising therapy for patients with moderate to severe sleep apnea who failed CPAP. However, HNS is an expensive invasive procedure with identified short-term benefits. However, long-term benefits and disadvantages are yet to be known.
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