Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Several treatment options are available for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), including various types of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy, oral appliances, surgery, and conservative approaches including weight loss and positional therapy. This article focuses on continuous positive airway pressure treatment and technological advancements in the delivery of PAP therapy for OSAS, reviews indications for treatment, treatment outcomes, and methods of improving compliance, and discusses the other non-PAP treatment options.