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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) management is evolving. Nasal and sinus surgery can improve sleep quality and CPAP tolerance in OSA patients, with special perioperative considerations for rhinologists.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) involves upper airway collapse during sleep.
  • Otolaryngologists are central to evolving OSA management, including new surgical techniques and devices.
  • This review focuses on OSA treatments, particularly for patients undergoing nasal, sinus, and skull base surgery.

Approach:

  • Review of current nonsurgical and surgical treatment options for OSA.
  • Emphasis on perioperative management for OSA patients undergoing specific head and neck surgeries.
  • Discussion of unique considerations for rhinologists managing OSA patients.

Key Points:

  • Positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is first-line, with oral appliances and positional therapy as alternatives.
  • Surgical options include pharyngeal/tongue base procedures, hypoglossal nerve stimulation, and skeletal surgery.
  • Nasal and sinus surgery can enhance sleep quality and CPAP adherence.

Conclusions:

  • OSA patients require special consideration from rhinologists, especially those with moderate to severe OSA undergoing surgery.
  • Overnight observation may be beneficial for high-risk OSA patients post-ambulatory surgery.
  • CPAP can be resumed perioperatively, with timing dependent on individual patient and surgical factors.