Sleep Medicine and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Sleep medicine, a specialized field, focuses on diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep due to airway obstruction, often involving loud snoring and daytime sleepiness. Treatment often involves CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy, but other options like oral devices and, more recently, medication are also used.