Breathing Easy: Conquering Obstructive Sleep Apnea for Better Health - The Interconnection of OSA and Disease-related Complications

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a prevalent but often underestimated sleep disorder with significant implications for the health and well-being of individuals in the United States. Despite its impact on chronic diseases and healthcare costs, OSA remains underdiagnosed, leading to untreated sleep apnea and its consequences. With emerging strategies for OSA treatment, it’s crucial for healthcare providers to stay informed about the latest clinical evidence shaping the treatment landscape.

Explore the 3-part on-demand series, Breathing Easy: Conquering Obstructive Sleep Apnea for Better Health. This collaborative effort, in conjunction with local AAFP Chapter meetings, provides expert guidance and clinical best practices for screening, managing, monitoring, and treating patients with OSA. Key topics in Part 1: The Interconnection of OSA and Disease-related Complications include:

• The risks of undiagnosed and unmanaged OSA: Underdiagnosis and gaps in treatment and disease-related complications
• Common comorbidities with OSA: Comorbidities associated with OSA including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, etc. and their impact on OSA outcomes
• High-risk and underserved populations in OSA: Patient factors associated with poor outcomes such as weight, social determinants of health