Breathe Better Sleep Better Live Better Podcast

CPAP vs. Surgery for OSA: Which is Better?

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In this podcast, I'll be talking about a very controversial subject: Which is better: Which is better? Kathy and I will cover  the following:

  1. My honest answer to which is better: CPAP or surgery
  2. Controversy about surgical success
  3. How the Provider Effect influences specialists’ preferences
  4. The problem with using the AHI to define surgical success
  5. Why conservative surgery can sometimes be detrimental to patients
  6. The problem with meta-analyses
  7. research study vs. real-world CPAP compliances rates
  8. How to overcome indecision due to too many options
  9. How to find the right surgeon.

    10. Show Notes:

    VA study comparing survival for CPAP vs. UPPP

    Netherlands study about average AHI and CPAP usage

    Carl Stepnowski interview (iTunes #19) MP3

    American Sleep Apnea Association CPAP Assistance Program

    SecondwindCPAP.com

    How to find the right surgeon

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