Move beyond CPAP to address the 30-50% of OSA patients who cannot tolerate traditional therapy. This practical session explores alternative treatment modalities including mandibular advancement devices and hypoglossal nerve stimulation, detailing mechanisms of action, patient selection criteria, and expected outcomes.

Learn to implement comprehensive conservative management strategies including supervised weight loss programs, positional therapy, and lifestyle modifications. Understand when to recommend these alternatives, how to coordinate care with sleep specialists and dentists, and how to monitor treatment efficacy. Leave equipped to offer hope and effective solutions to your CPAP-intolerant patients.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Discuss the mandibular advancement device (MAD) and its mechanism of treatment, risks, benefits, and indications in a patient with OSA
• Discuss the Inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulator (HNS), its mechanism of action, and indications/qualifying criteria in a patient with OSA
• Discuss conservative management of OSA including weight loss and positional therapy