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Modern Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a spectrum of signs and symptoms associated with a multitude of underlying conditions. Therapy and various modalities of treatment are directed at the specific site of airflow obstruction. Nasal surgery plays a significant role in the management of OSA. The purpose of this chapter is to discuss evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of nasal airflow obstruction associated with OSA.

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  1. Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Florida—Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL, USA

    Anthony M. Bunnell

  2. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Florida—Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL, USA

    Tirbod Fattahi

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  1. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Florida – Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL, USA

    Salam O. Salman

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Bunnell, A.M., Fattahi, T. (2019). Nasal Surgery. In: Salman, S.O. (eds) Modern Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-11443-5_4

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