Treatment Plan
Treatment Plan
Conservative measures:
- Lifestyle modifications: smoking cessation, weight loss, exercise
- Avoid a supine sleeping position
- Alcohol Reduction
Medical interventions:
- CPAP therapy
- Mandibular advancement devices (if CPAP is not indicated)
- Adenotonsillectomy when indicated
- Management of associated conditions
Referral criteria:
- Adults: Refer to the sleep clinic if suspected
- Children: Refer if obstruction is linked to nasopharyngeal/neuromuscular/craniofacial issues