Positional Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Madeline Jacqueline Louise Ravesloot
Author Information
  1. Madeline Jacqueline Louise Ravesloot: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, OLVG, Jan Tooropstraat 164, Amsterdam 1061AE, the Netherlands. Electronic address: m.j.l.ravesloot@olvg.nl.

Abstract

Positional sleep apnea (POSA), a distinctive subtype of obstructive sleep apnea, underscores the critical influence of a patient's sleeping position on the severity of their condition. In the management of POSA, compliance with positional therapy (PT) is paramount, as it wields a profound impact on the treatment's efficacy and the overall alleviation of the disease. The advent of new-generation PT devices offers a promising alternative to conventional methods like the tennis ball technique, boasting higher compliance rates and substantial disease alleviation.

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MeSH Term

Humans
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Posture
Patient Compliance
Patient Positioning
Treatment Outcome
Polysomnography