Optimizing success in Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: the role of the mask
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- August 25 2025
- 1 min read
This Philips-sponsored educational activity will review the importance of the CPAP interface in achieving success in obstructive sleep apnea treatment. The evolution of mask technology and mask fitting approaches, including virtual apps, will also be discussed.
At a glance
- The rationale for choosing between oronasal versus nasal masks as first-line options for CPAP treatment.
- Side effects and outcome(s) comparisons between nasal and oronasal masks.
- Evaluation of nasal symptoms, indications for clinical and surgical treatment for nasal obstruction and outcomes of nasal surgery on CPAP.
- The mechanisms involved in achieving better outcomes with CPAP treatment.
Dive deeper into evidence-based approaches for optimizing CPAP treatment at MEDtalks.
Featuring
Pedro Genta
MD
Associate Professor
Medicine Division of Pulmonary Medicine University of São Paulo, Brazil
Jennifer Newitt
MD
Assistant Professor
Medicine University of Pittsburgh, United States
Olivier Vanderveken
MD, PhD
Full Professor in Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery & Sleep Surgery
Sciences University of Antwerp, Belgium
Disclaimer
Provided by an unrestricted educational grant from Philips Respironics.