Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Primary Care: Practical Strategies for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Referral

This program addresses obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a highly prevalent but underrecognized condition in primary care that leads to impaired daytime functioning, increased accident risk, and broader health consequences when untreated. Because primary care providers often lack familiarity with OSA's varied presentations and confidence in comparing treatment options beyond CPAP, this program covers validated screening tools and alternatives such as oral appliance therapy, behavioral interventions, and hypoglossal nerve stimulation. This program also equips PCPs to manage PAP-intolerant patients, apply shared decision-making strategies, and recognize when to refer for advanced therapies.