Breathe Better Sleep Better Live Better Podcast CPAP vs. Surgery for OSA: Which is Better?
Sep 9, 2015
39:52
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:
- My honest answer to which is better: CPAP or surgery
- Controversy about surgical success
- How the Provider Effect influences specialists’ preferences
- The problem with using the AHI to define surgical success
- Why conservative surgery can sometimes be detrimental to patients
- The problem with meta-analyses
- research study vs. real-world CPAP compliances rates
- How to overcome indecision due to too many options
- How to find the right surgeon.
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
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