Chair(s): Sophia E. Schiza, Renata L. Riha
Session type: Symposium
Marijke Dieltjens
Session content
Johan Verbraecken
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Non-invasive positive airway pressure alternatives: where do we stand with mandibular advancement device and positional therapy?
Marijke Dieltjens
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Jan De Lange
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Session aims
1.Improve understanding of upper airway mechanics using direct visualization and dynamic testing 2.Discuss the pros and cons of non-CPAP therapy with focus on positional therapy and mandibular advancement devices, their indication, effectiveness and suitability for certain OSA phenotypes. 3.To understand the role of upper airway surgery in the management of sleep disordered breathing