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July 15, 2026 (11:55 p.m. CT) CE for this activity will not be available after this date.
This CE activity was recorded for the 2025 AANP National Conference.
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Overview Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder that is characterized by repeated collapse of the upper airway during sleep. Untreated OSA increases the risk for cardiovascular disease and contributes to decreased quality of life. This presentation will focus on the management of OSA with positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy using a case-based approach. Patient examples will be used to illustrate the various types of PAP devices, strategies for addressing side effects and barriers to PAP use, and interpretation of data from cloud-based monitoring of PAP therapy including objective measures of adherence. Alternative treatments for OSA will also be discussed, including oral appliance and upper airway stimulation therapy. Lastly, sleep hygiene and lifestyle modification considerations for all patients with OSA will be presented.
Objectives
Explain the pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the utility of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy in treating OSA.
Describe the management of OSA with PAP therapy, including various types of PAP, side effects and barriers to PAP use, and objective measures of PAP adherence.
Discuss alternative treatments for OSA and identify indications for their use.
Speaker Melissa Carlucci, DNP, APRN, FAANP Disclosure This program was planned in accordance with AANP CE Standards and Policies. The speaker has the following disclosures:
I have nothing to disclose.
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0.87 Contact Hour(s) of CE
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