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New obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) therapies are emerging, including hypoglossal nerve stimulation and oral vacuum devices. While promising for select patients, cost, adherence, and efficacy vary, highlighting the need for personalized treatment approaches.

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  • Discussion of OSA phenotyping as a tool for treatment individualization.

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    • Hypoglossal nerve stimulation shows promise in selective OSA patients but is likely expensive.
    • The Winx oral vacuum device demonstrates efficacy in approximately 40% of patients with good adherence.
    • The Provent disposable device offers a 35-50% success rate, but acceptance can be an issue.

    Conclusions:

    • Several new therapies for obstructive sleep apnea are under development, offering diverse mechanisms of action.
    • Individual patient factors and OSA phenotyping are crucial for optimizing treatment selection and success.
    • Further research and clinical validation are needed to establish the long-term efficacy and cost-effectiveness of these emerging OSA treatments.