BackTable / ENT / Topic / Specialization

Sleep Medicine

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

Rethinking OSA: Role of the Nose with Dr. Keith Matheny and Dr. Ashwin Ananth on the BackTable ENT Podcast

Ep 210 Rethinking OSA: Role of the Nose with Dr. Keith Matheny and Dr. Ashwin Ananth

00:00 / 01:04

Stay Up To Date

Follow:

Subscribe:

More Sleep Medicine Podcasts

ENT Episode #210

Rethinking OSA: Role of the Nose

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.

ENT Episode #205

Weight Loss Medications & Impact on OSA

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.

ENT Episode #204

Best of Backtable ENT: 2024 Year in Review

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.

ENT Episode #182

Understanding OSA in Women

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.

ENT Episode #119

Children with Complex Sleep Apnea

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.

ENT Episode #71

Nasal vs. Mouth Breathing: Does it Matter?

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.

ENT Episode #52

Comprehensive Management of Adult OSA

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.

Sleep Medicine Articles

Read BackTable articles on Sleep Medicine, packed with practical insights for practicing physicians.

The Emerging Role of Posterior Nasal Nerve Ablation in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Posterior nasal nerve ablation is emerging as a key adjunctive therapy for OSA, offering a minimally invasive solution to reduce nasal congestion and improve sleep quality. With quick recovery times and minimal complications, it can enhance patient outcomes and treatment compliance.

The Critical Role of ENTs in Effective Sleep Apnea Treatment

This article explores the evolving role of ENTs in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) care, highlighting how a multi level, anatomically driven approach can improve patient outcomes.

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.

Disclaimer: The Materials available on https://www.BackTable.com/ are for informational and educational purposes only and are not a substitute for the professional judgment of a healthcare professional in diagnosing and treating patients. The opinions expressed by participants of the BackTable Podcast belong solely to the participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views of BackTable.