Toh ST, Phua CQ, Loh S. Holistic Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Translating Academic Research to Patient Care.
Sleep Med Clin 2019;
14:1-11. [PMID:
30709524 DOI:
10.1016/j.jsmc.2018.10.014]
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Abstract
A holistic approach is pertinent in managing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It goes beyond integrated multidisciplinary assessment and management in the hospital setting. Although clinicians should be aware of different treatment modalities and adjunctive measures, proactive management of OSA is as important. The future of OSA management lies in identifying patients at risk of developing OSA and developing strategy to prevent OSA from taking root. It involves active screening of patients with OSA and treating them and identifying patients with OSA with high risk of preventable serious morbidity and death and intervening early to prevent these from happening.
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