Clinical treatment updates for OSA: What really works

Title : Clinical treatment updates for OSA: What really works

Abstract:

Almost one billion people over the world have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Generally, up to 50% of males and 23% of women experience OSA. For years, the only treatment was Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy and or surgeries such as uvulectomy or uvlulophaletpharectomy (UPPP) were utilized. Currently, new modalities have emerged, and treatment options will be reviewed based on the clinical guidelines for specific populations. This presentation will look at the criteria for each treatment with recommendations on care for specific populations.

Biography:

Dr. Marquetta Flaugher earned her PhD from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with her focus on Adult Health and a minor in Education. She also earned her Family Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Kentucky. She also earned her ANCC certification in Psych and Mental Health to better treat sleep disorders. She has worked in the area of sleep medicine for over 15 years and has published and given presentations on this topic.