#535 Sleep Apnea Update: How to Choose and Interpret Sleep Tests and Prescribe CPAP Therapy

#535 Sleep Apnea Update: How to Choose and Interpret Sleep Tests and Prescribe CPAP Therapy

Author: The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast August 10, 2026 Duration: 1:21:04

Diagnosis and Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Show description: 
Explore the interpretation of sleep studies in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea. Master treatment of OSA and how to troubleshoot CPAP challenges with Dr. Aneesa Das. 

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Show Segments

  • Intro and guest bio
  • Case from Kashlak
  • Definitions
  • Sleep Testing and Interpretation
  • Management of OSA 
  • Outro

Credits 

  • Written and produced by: Alise Burke MD 
  • Infographic and Cover Art: Dylan Naldzin
  • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   
  • Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD 
  • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
  • Technical Production: PodPaste
  • Guest: Aneesa Das MD 


Disclosures

Dr. Das reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. 


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