Non-Cpap Conservative Treatment Alternatives for Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

Alexander Raynov MD PhD, Mario Milkov MD PhD, Milena Nikolova MD PhD, Krasimir Rankov MD, Julian Rangachev MD PhD

Abstract: Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a challenging issue for diagnosis and treatment. Considering the significant co-morbidity and mortality OSA poses a serious issue. Throughout the years a great variety of therapeutic modalities have been developed. In the current review we are making an attempt critically to revise the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed conservative methods. The decision for treatment strategy should be based on the improved contemporary knowledge pathophysiology of the disease and toward to improved effectiveness and usefulness in clinical practice.

Keywords: obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, medical devices, conservative treatment, sleep disordered breathing

How to Cite?: Alexander Raynov MD PhD, Mario Milkov MD PhD, Milena Nikolova MD PhD, Krasimir Rankov MD, Julian Rangachev MD PhD, "Non-Cpap Conservative Treatment Alternatives for Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome", Volume 4 Issue 4, April 2015, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1449-1454, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SUB153441, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SUB153441