Sleep Apnea and Upper Airway Disorders
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and related upper airway disorders significantly affect patient health and quality of life. This track explores diagnosis and treatment strategies for OSA, snoring, upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS), and pediatric sleep-related breathing disorders.Sessions will highlight polysomnography, home sleep testing, CPAP therapy advancements, oral appliance therapy, and surgical interventions such as UPPP (uvulopalatopharyngoplasty) and hypoglossal nerve stimulation. This track will be of high interest to ENT specialists, pulmonologists, and sleep medicine professionals.Additional discussions will focus on emerging diagnostic technologies like drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE), sleep MRI, and machine learning in sleep pattern analysis. Attendees will gain insight into managing complex cases involving craniofacial anomalies, obesity-related airway obstruction, and treatment-resistant OSA. The role of lifestyle modification, weight loss, and myofunctional therapy will also be addressed. Special attention will be given to pediatric populations, emphasizing early intervention, adenotonsillectomy, and long-term monitoring. Experts will explore interdisciplinary care pathways, combining ENT, dental, and neurologic expertise to improve patient outcomes. This track aims to offer a comprehensive approach to sleep-disordered breathing and promote innovation in diagnosis and management.