A 49-year-old with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea confirmed by polysomnography has daytime sleepiness and hypertension. First-line therapy...

Question

A 49-year-old with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea confirmed by polysomnography has daytime sleepiness and hypertension. First-line therapy?

Accepted Answer

Positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy

Answer

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

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Mandibular advancement device for all

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Weight loss only

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Tracheostomy

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Obstructive Sleep Apnea

A 49-year-old with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea confirmed by polysomnography has daytime sleepiness and hypertension. First-line therapy?