Track: Sleep Medicine and Sleep Apnea

The "Sleep Medicine and Sleep Apnea" session focuses on the intersection of otorhinolaryngology and sleep disorders, particularly Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and its impact on overall health. This session aims to explore the latest research, diagnostic advancements, and therapeutic interventions that are shaping the field of sleep medicine. It provides a platform for discussing the underlying mechanisms, clinical challenges, and innovative treatment modalities for sleep-related breathing disorders.
Key Topics Covered:
- Pathophysiology of Sleep Apnea: Understanding the anatomical and physiological factors contributing to obstructive and central sleep apnea.
- Diagnostic Advances in Sleep Medicine: Polysomnography, home sleep testing, and other cutting-edge diagnostic tools.
- Surgical Interventions for Sleep Apnea: Updates on minimally invasive surgeries, UPPP, and hypoglossal nerve stimulation.
- Oral Appliance Therapy: Effectiveness and advancements in mandibular advancement devices for OSA management.
- Non-Invasive Therapies: Innovations in CPAP, BiPAP, and alternative ventilation strategies.
- Pediatric Sleep Apnea: Unique challenges in diagnosing and managing sleep disorders in children.
- Comorbidities and Long-Term Impacts: Cardiovascular, metabolic, and psychological implications of untreated sleep apnea.
- Telemedicine in Sleep Medicine: The role of remote monitoring and telehealth in managing sleep disorders.
- Lifestyle and Behavioral Interventions: Exploring the role of weight management, positional therapy, and sleep hygiene.
This session offers a comprehensive exploration of sleep medicine, providing participants with actionable insights into managing and treating sleep-related disorders. Whether you are a clinician, researcher, or industry professional, this platform is ideal for gaining knowledge, networking with experts, and discussing the latest breakthroughs in sleep apnea and related conditions. Join us to contribute to advancing care and improving quality of life for individuals with sleep disorders.
Scientific Highlights
- Otology and Neurotology
- Rhinology and Sinusology
- Laryngology and Voice Disorders
- Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Oncology in Otorhinolaryngology
- Sleep Medicine and Sleep Apnea
- Minimally Invasive and Robotic ENT Surgeries
- ENT Emergencies and Trauma Management
- Thyroid Cancer / Parathyroid Disease
- Allergy, Immunology, and ENT
- Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Oral/Maxillofacial and Dental Surgery
- ENT Healthcare in Nursing
- Advanced Diagnostic Tools and Imaging