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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is effective for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) but poorly tolerated. Alternative OSA treatments offer better adherence and tolerability, though less efficacy.

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  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) involves upper airway collapse during sleep, leading to breathing interruptions.
  • Untreated OSA is linked to serious health issues, including cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
  • Current treatments aim to manage OSA and its associated health risks.

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  • Alternative OSA therapies include weight loss, positional therapy, oral appliances, surgery, and hypoglossal nerve stimulation, offering better adherence and tolerability despite lower efficacy than CPAP.

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    • Patients must balance the benefits and risks of various OSA treatments.
    • Further research, including large randomized controlled trials, is needed to evaluate treatment adherence, efficacy, and safety outcomes for OSA.