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Episode # 284 • 23 Jul 2026
Optimizing Nasal Airway for CPAP Compliance
Is nasal obstruction the overlooked culprit behind CPAP intolerance? On this episode of BackTable ENT & Allergy, Dr. Gopi Shah interviews Dr. Atul Malhotra and Dr. Michael Hutz to examine the critical but often underappreciated role of the nose in obstructive sleep apnea management. They discuss how nasal obstruction can undermine CPAP adherence, why relying solely on AHI may miss key issues, and how identifying the true cause of intolerance can lead to more personalized and effective therapy.
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ENT & Allergy # 284
Jul 23, 2026
with Dr. Michael Hutz, Dr. Atul Malhotra, Dr. Gopi Shah
Is nasal obstruction the overlooked culprit behind CPAP intolerance? On this episode of BackTable ENT & Allergy, Dr....
ENT & Allergy # 210
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with Dr. Keith Matheny, Dr. Ashwin Ananth, Dr. Ashley Agan
Is nasal obstruction the hidden culprit behind CPAP failure in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients? In this episode...
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ENT & Allergy # 204
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with Dr. Ashley Agan, Dr. Gopi Shah
The BackTable ENT show is closing out 2024 with gratitude, reflections, and plans for the year to come! In this episode...
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ENT & Allergy # 119
Jul 11, 2023
with Dr. Javan Nation, Dr. Gopi Shah
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Javan Nation, a pediatric otolaryngologist from Rady’s Children Hospital in San...
1,800+ listens
ENT & Allergy # 262
Feb 24, 2026
with Dr. Tali Lando, Dr. Ashley Agan, Dr. Gopi Shah
Not every airway is a tonsil problem. Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea is often more nuanced than it appears,...
1,900+ listens
ENT & Allergy # 205
Jan 3, 2025
with Dr. John Carter, Dr. Michael Weber, Dr. Gopi Shah
How are weight loss medications, like Ozempic, reshaping obstructive sleep apnea care? In this episode of the BackTable...
5,500+ listens
ENT & Allergy # 182
Jul 23, 2024
with Dr. Megan Durr, Dr. Gopi Shah, Dr. Ashley Agan
Epidemiological studies reveal that women make up 25% of all obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients, yet only 11% of...
1,100+ listens
ENT & Allergy # 71
Sep 27, 2022
with Dr. Colleen Plein, Dr. Ashley Agan, Dr. Gopi Shah
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Shah and Dr. Agan speak with Dr. Colleen Plein about functional nasal breathing...
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