I recently had to have a sleep study done. it cam back that i have obstructive sleep apnea & significant nocturnal hypoxemia. should i consider cpap or look into things further & see my other options?

Sleep apnea: CPAP is the first line treatment and the most acceptable thing to try a first. There are many options for face masks and even nosal capp apparatuses to try. Most people claim they get the best sleep of their lives with cpap. Give it a try before you give up on non surgical options. Good luck !

CPAP: Although it takes some getting used to, CPAP is the most effective treatment.

CPAP is, will be, &: Always has been the “gold standard” in sleep medicine because it works 100% of the time–but only in 25% or so of the population that needs it–so it is hardly “gold standard-worthy” in the eyes of many. In february 2006, however, the asm published a position paper stating that oral appliances are now an equal for mild to moderate cases of obstructive sleep apnea & should be used prior to surgery.

Sleep apnea: Severe sleep apnea is best treated with a c-pap that is the gold standard. Mild to moderate apnea can be treated with dental appliances that bring your jaw forward and open up the airway.

Depends: Having sleep apnea is significant, but how severe was your ahi. Moderate to severe osa carries a significant cardiovascular risk and should be treated. The gold standard would be a CPAP and this would be what your insurance generally covers first line. If your osa is more mild to moderate, you could consider alternative treatment options.