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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Listen to leading physicians discuss Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) on the BackTable Podcast. Get tips, tricks, and expert guidance from your peers and level up your practice.

How Nasal Obstruction Impacts Sleep Apnea Treatment with Dr. Scott McCusker on the BackTable ENT Podcast
Ep 246 How Nasal Obstruction Impacts Sleep Apnea Treatment with Dr. Scott McCusker
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ENT Episode #246

If your patients still struggle with sleep apnea after other treatments, it might be time to look at the nose. In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon Dr. Scott McCusker joins hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss the impact of nasal airway obstruction on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

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ENT Episode #240

Is there a different way to do an Intracapsular tonsillectomy without using a microdebrider or a Coblator? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, otolaryngologist Dr. Evan Tobin from Ohio ENT and Allergy Physicians sits down to discuss the intracapsular technique for tonsillectomy with hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan.

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ENT Episode #218

What role does craniofacial growth play in childhood sleep health? Dr. Loria Nahatis, pediatric dentist from Beyond Pediatric Dentistry in Dallas, Texas, discusses the importance of early intervention in pediatric dentistry, focusing on evaluating and treating children with sleep disordered breathing.

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ENT Episode #210

Is nasal obstruction the hidden culprit behind CPAP failure in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients? In this episode of BackTable ENT, host Dr. Ashley Agan discusses nasal airway obstruction’s impact on OSA with guests Dr. Keith Matheny and Dr. Ashwin Ananth.

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ENT Episode #205

How are weight loss medications, like Ozempic, reshaping obstructive sleep apnea care? In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, host Dr. Gopi Shah discusses emerging weight loss medications and their impact on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with Dr. John Carter, a neurologist and sleep specialist, and Dr. Michael Weber, an otolaryngologist.

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ENT Episode #204

The BackTable ENT show is closing out 2024 with gratitude, reflections, and plans for the year to come! In this episode of the Backtable ENT Podcast, hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah celebrate a year of growth and milestones, including reaching 200 episodes and expanding their audience.

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ENT Episode #182

Epidemiological studies reveal that women make up 25% of all obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients, yet only 11% of patients carrying OSA diagnoses are women. What drives this disparity? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, sleep surgeon and UCSF Associate Professor Dr. Megan Durr joins host Dr. Gopi Shah to discuss OSA in women.

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ENT Episode #119

In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Javan Nation, a pediatric otolaryngologist from Rady’s Children Hospital in San Diego, joins Dr. Shah to speak about the assessment and management of children with complex obstructive sleep apnea.

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ENT Episode #110

In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Shah interviews pediatric otolaryngologist Dr. Kevin Huoh about intracapsular tonsillectomy, including the postoperative benefits of the procedure and his personal techniques.

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ENT Episode #72

In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Shah and Dr. Agan speak with Dr. Mandan Kandula, founder of ADVENT, an ENT private medical practice, about embracing in-office procedures and building an efficient ENT private practice.

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ENT Episode #71

In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Shah and Dr. Agan speak with Dr. Colleen Plein about functional nasal breathing in the treatment of facial pain, sleep apnea, postural defects, and improving general quality of life.

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ENT Episode #52

In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Gopi Shah talks with Miami-based otolaryngologist Dr. Carlos Torre (Sleep, Snoring & Sinus Clinic of Florida) about his journey to building an adult sleep practice and management of sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea and insomnia.

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ENT Episode #51

In this episode we talk with Dr. Matthew Hensler about Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for treating Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), including how he learned the procedure, patient selection, procedure tips, and advice on building a successful program.

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ENT Episode #6

We speak with Dallas Children's Hospital's Section Chief Dr. Ron Mitchell about Management of Pediatric OSA.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Articles

Read BackTable articles on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), packed with practical insights for practicing physicians.

Why is Mouth Breathing Bad? A Clinical Condition, Not Just A Bad Habit

Explore why mouth breathing is bad, the clinical effects of chronic mouth breathing, and evidence-based treatments to improve airway health.

Clinical Evaluation & Treatment of Chronic Mouth Breathing

Learn how to evaluate and treat chronic mouth breathing. Dr. Colleen Plein explains the connections between chronic mouth breathing, sleep apnea, teeth grinding, and related symptoms, highlighting the importance of comprehensive evaluation and treatment to promote better respiratory health and overall well-being.

Diagnosing Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Key Considerations & Strategies

Diagnosing pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) requires a multifaceted approach that balances observational management, timely sleep studies, and a comprehensive assessment of persistent symptoms. Learn how to successfully diagnose pediatric OSA.

Best Practices in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment

Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment can consist of observational management, medications, lifestyle changes, and/or surgery. Learn the role of different pediatric OSA treatments from otolaryngologist Dr. Ron Mitchell.

Intracapsular Tonsillectomy Surgery: Coblation vs Microdebrider

The microdebrider and Coblation techniques are the two predominant surgeries for intracapsular tonsillectomy for pediatric patients. Pediatric otolaryngologist Dr. Kevin Huoh discusses the pros and cons of each.

Man undergoing an ENT in-office procedure

ENT in-office procedures can include turbinate reduction, nasal swell body reduction, balloon sinuplasty, VivAer, LATERA, and more. Learn more about offering ENT in-office procedures, and how to overcome common hurdles to providing office-based care.

Woman undergoing in-office turbinate reduction to improve nasal breathing

In-office turbinate reduction surgery is performed to improve nasal breathing in patients with turbinate hypertrophy. Learn more about the indications and special considerations for offering in-office turbine reduction surgery.

An illustration depicting the placement of a hypoglossal nerve stimulator.

After hypoglossal nerve stimulation surgery, patients can expect to work with their doctor to maximize the device’s efficacy and minimize side effects. Learn more!

The backtable setup for a hypoglossal nerve stimulator surgery.

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation surgery offers obstructive sleep apnea patients an alternative treatment if a CPAP machine is ineffective. Learn about patient candidacy, technique, & device limitations.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Tools

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) apps, calculators, and decision aids to assist you in your day to day practice.

Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI)

A physician's guide to understanding and interpreting the Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI). Includes calculation tool and sleep apnea severity chart.

Epworth Sleepiness Scale

Complete the Epworth Sleepiness Scale questionnaire and calculate your score. Understand what your results mean for your sleep health.

STOP-BANG Score Calculator

Use the STOP-BANG questionnaire to screen for obstructive sleep apnea. See criteria, scoring, and high-risk thresholds.

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Podcasts

How Nasal Obstruction Impacts Sleep Apnea Treatment with Dr. Scott McCusker on the BackTable ENT Podcast
Intracapsular Tonsillectomy: Monopolar Technique & Applications with Dr. Evan Tobin on the BackTable ENT Podcast
The Role of Dentistry in Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing with Dr. Loria Nahatis on the BackTable ENT Podcast
Rethinking OSA: Role of the Nose with Dr. Keith Matheny and Dr. Ashwin Ananth on the BackTable ENT Podcast
Weight Loss Medications & Impact on OSA with Dr. John Carter & Dr. Michael Weber on the BackTable ENT Podcast
Identifying Parathyroid Glands: Challenges & Innovations  with Dr. Michael Singer on the BackTable ENT Podcast

Articles

Why is Mouth Breathing Bad? A Clinical Condition, Not Just A Bad Habit

Why is Mouth Breathing Bad? A Clinical Condition, Not Just A Bad Habit

Clinical Evaluation & Treatment of Chronic Mouth Breathing

Clinical Evaluation & Treatment of Chronic Mouth Breathing

Diagnosing Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Key Considerations & Strategies

Diagnosing Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Key Considerations & Strategies

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