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This course equips clinicians to recognise obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in everyday practice and manage it using evidence-based pathways, covering key symptoms and risk factors, common comorbidities (including cardiometabolic and neurocognitive consequences), appropriate use of screening tools and sleep studies, and practical treatment strategies such as lifestyle measures, PAP therapy optimisation and adherence support, oral appliances, and selected surgical options, supported by real-world case discussions.
| Duration : 01:00:00 hours |
| Content provider : Accrecent |
| Date launched at CMEPEDIA : June 17, 2026 |
| Expiry date of course : Accreditation in progress |
| Module size : 24.99MB |
| Price : ₹999.05 |
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Define and differentiate the major types of sleep apnea (OSA and CSA)
Explain the pathophysiological mechanisms of OSA
Describe and evaluate the systemic health consequences of untreated OSA, including cardiovascular, metabolic, neurocognitive, and safety-related outcomes.
Apply validated screening tools (STOP-BANG, ESS, Berlin Questionnaire) to identify patients at risk for moderate-to-severe OSA in clinical practice.
Differentiate between diagnostic modalities (PSG and HSAT) and select the most appropriate test based on the patient's profile and resource setting.
Formulate an evidence-based management plan integrating lifestyle changes, PAP therapy, oral appliances, surgical interventions, and strategies to improve adherence.
Dr Sujay Halkur Shankar
MD (Medicine), DM (Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine), MRCP (UK) – Respiratory Medicine, EDARM (Switzerland)
Dr. Sujay is an Associate Consultant Pulmonologist at SPARSH Hospital, Bengaluru. He specialises in respiratory, critical care, and sleep medicine with a clinical focus on obstructive sleep apnea, COPD, asthma, and interstitial lung disease. Trained across leading national and international centres, Dr Shankar brings an evidence-based, patient-centred approach to diagnosis and management, with particular expertise in OSA evaluation, risk stratification, and long-term follow-up. He is committed to advancing clinical practice and education in sleep and respiratory medicine in India.
Dr. Sonali Dabhade
Dr. Sonali Dabhade is an Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT specialist) practising at Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune. With over 14 years of clinical experience, she specialises in the diagnosis and management of ear, nose, and throat disorders, with particular expertise in upper airway conditions and sleep-related breathing disorders.
Dr. Dabhade completed her MBBS and MS (ENT) from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. Her clinical practice includes the management of nasal obstruction, chronic rhinosinusitis, allergic rhinitis, tonsillar and adenoidal disease, and structural airway abnormalities contributing to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Nisha Kumar
Clear explanation of OSA, CSA, and the key differences between them. Very useful for clinical practice.
Pooja Rao
The STOP-BANG and ESS sections were very practical and easy to apply.
Uzma Sheikh
Excellent course for physicians managing patients with obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.
Ishita Sharma
The explanation of cardiometabolic consequences was very clear.
Sneha Reddy
Very relevant topic for Indian clinical practice.
Hina Farooqui
Good use of real-world scenarios; helped connect theory with practice.
Ishita Banerjee
Content was excellent and clinically relevant.
Lydia Varghese
The section on PAP therapy and adherence was especially useful.
Meera Iyer
Helped me understand how untreated OSA affects cardiovascular risk.
Zainab Mirza
Clear explanation of PSG and HSAT, including when each test is appropriate.
Sneha Rao
Practical and concise course. Would recommend to colleagues.
Meera Rao
Very thorough and evidence-based.
Priya Rao
Good course
Kavya Iyer
Good overview, though more visuals would make it even better.
Aditi Reddy
The screening tools were explained step-by-step.
Ananya Patel
Useful for ENT, pulmonology, medicine, and primary care doctors.
Pooja Reddy
Helped clarify the difference between snoring and clinically significant OSA.
Uzma Ansari
The lifestyle management section was practical and realistic.
Sneha Patel
Clear guidance on referral and diagnostic decision-making.
Nisha Samrat
Very useful for outpatient evaluation of fatigue and daytime sleepiness.
Noor Qureshi
The case discussions were relatable and clinically helpful.
Sneha Iyer
Good balance between pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management.
Aditi Rao
Would have liked more diagrams explaining airway collapse.
Ishita Patel
Explained PAP therapy in a way that was easy to understand.
Priya Sharma
Important course for clinicians dealing with resistant hypertension.
Lydia Vargese
The section on neurocognitive and safety consequences was very informative.
Ishita Iyer
Useful for identifying high-risk patients in resource-limited settings.
Ayesha Khan
Helped me understand how to select between PSG and home sleep apnea testing.
Priya Banerjee
Very good clinical flow from suspicion to diagnosis to treatment.
Ritika Patel
Very useful course
Ishita Surendra
The management algorithm was easy to follow.
Supriya Rao
Covered oral appliances and surgical options clearly without overcomplicating.
Kavya Tripathi
Helpful explanation of adherence barriers in PAP therapy.
Ishita Poojari
The course was concise but covered all important points.
Ritika Rao
More case-based questions would improve the learning experience.
Nisha Tripathi
Excellent content for primary care physicians.
Ananya Gupta
The relationship between OSA, obesity, and metabolic disease was well explained.
Nisha Nair
Easy to complete and directly relevant to clinical decision-making.
Zainab Khan
The Berlin Questionnaire and STOP-BANG comparison was useful.
Pooja Shetty
Good clinical examples, especially around daytime sleepiness and fatigue.
Kavya Reddy
Helped me understand when lifestyle measures alone are not enough.
Ritika Nair
Strong course for improving recognition of undiagnosed OSA.
Meera Banerjee
The diagnostic pathway was clearly presented.
Meera Patel
Practical, evidence-based, and relevant to Indian healthcare settings.
Sneha Sharma
A few video demonstrations of CPAP mask fitting would be helpful.
Sneha Chatterjee
The course explained common patient concerns around PAP therapy well.
Hina Qureshi
Useful for counselling patients about treatment adherence.
Zainab Shiek
Good coverage of cardiovascular and metabolic complications.
Priya Gupta
Helped me understand OSA beyond just snoring and sleepiness.
Ananya Aaryan
Very informative course.
Meera Gupta
Clear, structured, and clinically useful.
Nisha Rao
A video course would be better
Nisha Sharmaa
The course gave me confidence to screen patients more systematically.
Suresh Ramu
The content was comprehensive but not overwhelming.
Amit Reddy
Good layout and logical progression.
Arjun Patel
Helpful for managing patients with suspected OSA in outpatient clinics.
Mohammad Siddiqui
The treatment options were explained in a balanced way.
Suresh Sharma
Important and much-needed topic for continuing medical education.
Amit Patel
The course connected sleep apnea with cardiology, endocrinology, and psychiatry well.
Sandeep Gupta
More visual aids for sleep study interpretation would be helpful.
Saad Mirza
Practical examples made the content easy to remember.
Sandeep Iyer
The PAP optimisation section was one of the most useful parts.
Amit Nair
Very relevant for clinicians seeing patients with obesity and hypertension.
Yusuf Qureshi
Good refresher on diagnosis and management.
Vijay Banerjee
Explained the importance of early recognition very well.
Vijay Sharma
Useful, concise, and clinically applicabl
Aamir Ahmad
Good balance between pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management.
Amit Dhanker
Helped me understand when to suspect obstructive sleep apnea in routine OPD cases.
Joseph Thomas
Good overview of symptoms, risk factors, and comorbidities.
Ahmed Farooqui
Helpful refresher for residents and primary care doctors.
Faisal Mirza
Good for both specialists and general practitioners.
Saad Husain
Very good case studies
Vijay Patel
Excellent explanation of the consequences of untreated OSA.
Kunal Banerjee
The risk-factor section was practical for routine screening.
Faisal Khan
Covers what we actually see in Indian hospitals.
Vijay Shankar
Balanced theory + practice.
Kunal Tripathi
Very practical
Suresh Rao
Perfect for junior clinicians starting out.
Varun Patel
Simple language, structured flow, and useful case examples.
Suresh Reddy
The screening tools were explained step-by-step.
