Lesson 20 • 09 Mar 2025
Studies showing weight loss improves sleep apnea, focusing on GLP-1 medications
Course overview
This course explores the diagnosis and treatment of OSA, focusing on gender disparities, nasal procedures, and weight loss interventions. Experts discuss alternative therapies, CPAP challenges, and emerging treatments like GLP-1 agonists.
2 hours, 24 lessons
Lessons
Diagnosis & Treatment of OSA in Women with Dr. Megan Durr
Lesson 1
Symptoms and under-diagnosis of sleep apnea in women versus men discussed
Lesson 2
Underdiagnosis of sleep apnea in women and its serious long-term health risks
Lesson 3
OSA referral sources and issues with diagnosis and treatment in pregnant women
Lesson 4
Hormonal effects on OSA risk during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause
Lesson 5
Hypoglossal nerve stimulator treatment success in men vs. women
Lesson 6
Lesson 7
CPAP, sleep positioning, and surgical options for a postmenopausal woman with OSA
Lesson 8
Lesson 9
Weight loss impact, sleep apnea treatments, and gender differences in outcomes
Lesson 10
How do healthcare inequities affect diagnosis and treatment accessibility for OSA
Lesson 11
Challenges and solutions for diagnosing sleep apnea in women and minorities
Nasal Procedures for the Management of OSA
Lesson 12
Managing OSA, alternatives to CPAP, and the role of otolaryngologists in OSA treatment
Lesson 13
Prevalence, treatment options, and complications of diagnosing OSA
Lesson 14
Paying attention to the nose in diagnosing and managing sleep apnea patients
Lesson 15
Nasal valve exams, Afrin use, and flexible endoscopic evaluations for OSA patients
Lesson 16
Endoscopy techniques, patient assessment, and reimbursement strategies for treating OSA
Lesson 17
Nasal treatments, their effectiveness and impact on sleep quality and CPAP
Lesson 18
Proactive nasal treatments for better obstructive sleep apnea outcomes
Weight Loss Medications & OSA
Lesson 19
New GLP-1 agonist medications for weight loss and sleep apnea symptoms
Lesson 20
Studies showing weight loss improves sleep apnea, focusing on GLP-1 medications
Lesson 21
Effects of new weight loss medications on sleep apnea treatments and patient outcomes
Lesson 22
Weight loss management, and long-term effects of sleep apnea treatment
Lesson 23
Drawbacks of GLP-1 medications
Lesson 24
Need for research, and potential concerns for GLP-1 use in sleep apnea treatment
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