Positional Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Abstract

Positional sleep apnea (POSA), a distinctive subtype of obstructive sleep apnea, underscores the critical influence of a patient's sleeping position on the severity of their condition. In the management of POSA, compliance with positional therapy (PT) is paramount, as it wields a profound impact on the treatment's efficacy and the overall alleviation of the disease. The advent of new-generation PT devices offers a promising alternative to conventional methods like the tennis ball technique, boasting higher compliance rates and substantial disease alleviation.

Keywords: Compliance; Disease severity; New-generation positional therapy; Obstructive sleep apnea; Positional sleep apnea; Positional therapy; Sleep position; Treatment effectiveness.