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- CPAP intolerance is a common issue for patients with obstructive sleep apnea, prompting the search for alternative treatments.
- A multidisciplinary program called "Alternatives to CPAP" (ALT) aims to evaluate non-CPAP therapies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Implementing ALT can help healthcare professionals collaborate more effectively to treat patients who struggle with CPAP therapy.
Article Abstract
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) intolerance remains a persistent problem for many obstructive sleep apnea patients. Clinicians and researchers continue to search for other effective treatment modalities given the well-documented sequelae associated with untreated obstructive sleep apnea. A multidisciplinary "Alternatives to CPAP program" (ALT) can facilitate systematic evaluation of non-CPAP therapies appropriate for an individual patient. We review successful strategies and barriers encountered during implementation of an ALT at our institution. Creation of similar programs in private practice and academic settings can help medical, dental, and surgical sleep medicine specialists coordinate evaluation and treatment of CPAP-intolerant patients.
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