A patient with mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)can expect treatment to consist of
A) medical management with protriptyline.
B) weight loss, elimination of alcohol before bedtime, and side sleeping.
C) immediate use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
D) surgical intervention with uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP).

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For patients with mild OSA (apnea-hypopnea index of 5 to 10), weight loss, sleeping on the side (if apnea is associated with sleeping on the back), avoidance of sedative medications and alcohol before bedtime, and avoidance of sleep deprivation may be all that is necessary.CPAP would be the next treatment choice.

A Patient with Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)can Expect Treatment