Aneesa Das, MD, and Jeanne Caligiuri, MD, examine the comprehensive landscape of obstructive sleep apnea, from its fundamental pathophysiology and health impacts to diagnostic approaches and systemic barriers that challenge effective identification and treatment of this prevalent sleep disorder.
EP. 1: Overview of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
December 20th 2024Panelists discuss how obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) disrupts normal breathing during sleep through repeated upper airway collapse, leading to fragmented sleep patterns, daytime fatigue, and potential long-term health complications if left untreated.