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Recognising and managing obstructive sleep apnea

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 Duration: 01:00 hour / fee Fee: ₹999.05
Content provider: Accrecent | Date launched at CMEPEDIA: June 17, 2026
Expiry date: Accreditation in progress
  1. Define and differentiate the major types of sleep apnea (OSA and CSA)

  2. Explain the pathophysiological mechanisms of OSA

  3. Describe and evaluate the systemic health consequences of untreated OSA, including cardiovascular, metabolic, neurocognitive, and safety-related outcomes.

  4. Apply validated screening tools (STOP-BANG, ESS, Berlin Questionnaire) to identify patients at risk for moderate-to-severe OSA in clinical practice.

  5. Differentiate between diagnostic modalities (PSG and HSAT) and select the most appropriate test based on the patient's profile and resource setting.

  6. Formulate an evidence-based management plan integrating lifestyle changes, PAP therapy, oral appliances, surgical interventions, and strategies to improve adherence.

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Author

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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.

 

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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).

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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).








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Nisha Kumar / Jun 24, 2026

Clear explanation of OSA, CSA, and the key differences between them. Very useful for clinical practice.


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Pooja Rao / Jun 22, 2026

The STOP-BANG and ESS sections were very practical and easy to apply.


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Uzma Sheikh / Jun 25, 2026

Excellent course for physicians managing patients with obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.


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Ishita Sharma / Jun 20, 2026

The explanation of cardiometabolic consequences was very clear.


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Sneha Reddy / Jul 10, 2026

Very relevant topic for Indian clinical practice.


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Hina Farooqui / Jul 01, 2026

Good use of real-world scenarios; helped connect theory with practice.


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Ishita Banerjee / Jul 02, 2026

Content was excellent and clinically relevant.


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Lydia Varghese / Jun 22, 2026

The section on PAP therapy and adherence was especially useful.


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Meera Iyer / Jun 19, 2026

Helped me understand how untreated OSA affects cardiovascular risk.


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Zainab Mirza / Jun 23, 2026

Clear explanation of PSG and HSAT, including when each test is appropriate.


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Sneha Rao / Jul 09, 2026

Practical and concise course. Would recommend to colleagues.


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Meera Rao / Jun 25, 2026

Very thorough and evidence-based.


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Priya Rao / Jul 06, 2026

Good course


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Kavya Iyer / Jun 20, 2026

Good overview, though more visuals would make it even better.


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Aditi Reddy / Jul 08, 2026

The screening tools were explained step-by-step.


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Ananya Patel / Jun 17, 2026

Useful for ENT, pulmonology, medicine, and primary care doctors.


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Pooja Reddy / Jul 10, 2026

Helped clarify the difference between snoring and clinically significant OSA.


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Uzma Ansari / Jun 21, 2026

The lifestyle management section was practical and realistic.


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Sneha Patel / Jul 10, 2026

Clear guidance on referral and diagnostic decision-making.


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Nisha Samrat / Jun 25, 2026

Very useful for outpatient evaluation of fatigue and daytime sleepiness.


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Noor Qureshi / Jun 21, 2026

The case discussions were relatable and clinically helpful.


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Sneha Iyer / Jul 07, 2026

Good balance between pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management.


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Aditi Rao / Jul 03, 2026

Would have liked more diagrams explaining airway collapse.


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Ishita Patel / Jun 25, 2026

Explained PAP therapy in a way that was easy to understand.


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Priya Sharma / Jul 02, 2026

Important course for clinicians dealing with resistant hypertension.


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Lydia Vargese / Jun 27, 2026

The section on neurocognitive and safety consequences was very informative.


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Ishita Iyer / Jul 01, 2026

Useful for identifying high-risk patients in resource-limited settings.


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Ayesha Khan / Jun 23, 2026

Helped me understand how to select between PSG and home sleep apnea testing.


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Priya Banerjee / Jun 21, 2026

Very good clinical flow from suspicion to diagnosis to treatment.


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Ritika Patel / Jun 27, 2026

Very useful course


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Ishita Surendra / Jul 11, 2026

The management algorithm was easy to follow.


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Supriya Rao / Jul 05, 2026

Covered oral appliances and surgical options clearly without overcomplicating.


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Kavya Tripathi / Jun 28, 2026

Helpful explanation of adherence barriers in PAP therapy.


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Ishita Poojari / Jul 10, 2026

The course was concise but covered all important points.


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Ritika Rao / Jul 04, 2026

More case-based questions would improve the learning experience.


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Nisha Tripathi / Jun 30, 2026

Excellent content for primary care physicians.


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Ananya Gupta / Jul 03, 2026

The relationship between OSA, obesity, and metabolic disease was well explained.


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Nisha Nair / Jul 12, 2026

Easy to complete and directly relevant to clinical decision-making.


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Zainab Khan / Jul 12, 2026

The Berlin Questionnaire and STOP-BANG comparison was useful.


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Pooja Shetty / Jul 11, 2026

Good clinical examples, especially around daytime sleepiness and fatigue.


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Kavya Reddy / Jul 11, 2026

Helped me understand when lifestyle measures alone are not enough.


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Ritika Nair / Jun 17, 2026

Strong course for improving recognition of undiagnosed OSA.


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Meera Banerjee / Jun 22, 2026

The diagnostic pathway was clearly presented.


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Meera Patel / Jul 07, 2026

Practical, evidence-based, and relevant to Indian healthcare settings.


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Sneha Sharma / Jun 26, 2026

A few video demonstrations of CPAP mask fitting would be helpful.


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Sneha Chatterjee / Jul 02, 2026

The course explained common patient concerns around PAP therapy well.


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Hina Qureshi / Jul 01, 2026

Useful for counselling patients about treatment adherence.


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Zainab Shiek / Jul 05, 2026

Good coverage of cardiovascular and metabolic complications.


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Priya Gupta / Jun 27, 2026

Helped me understand OSA beyond just snoring and sleepiness.


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Ananya Aaryan / Jun 18, 2026

Very informative course.


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Meera Gupta / Jun 17, 2026

Clear, structured, and clinically useful.


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Nisha Rao / Jun 18, 2026

A video course would be better


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Nisha Sharmaa / Jul 08, 2026

The course gave me confidence to screen patients more systematically.


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Suresh Ramu / Jul 02, 2026

The content was comprehensive but not overwhelming.


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Amit Reddy / Jun 19, 2026

Good layout and logical progression.


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Arjun Patel / Jul 11, 2026

Helpful for managing patients with suspected OSA in outpatient clinics.


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Mohammad Siddiqui / Jul 01, 2026

The treatment options were explained in a balanced way.


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Suresh Sharma / Jul 04, 2026

Important and much-needed topic for continuing medical education.


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Amit Patel / Jul 12, 2026

The course connected sleep apnea with cardiology, endocrinology, and psychiatry well.


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Sandeep Gupta / Jul 04, 2026

More visual aids for sleep study interpretation would be helpful.


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Saad Mirza / Jun 18, 2026

Practical examples made the content easy to remember.


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Sandeep Iyer / Jul 02, 2026

The PAP optimisation section was one of the most useful parts.


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Amit Nair / Jun 29, 2026

Very relevant for clinicians seeing patients with obesity and hypertension.


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Yusuf Qureshi / Jul 09, 2026

Good refresher on diagnosis and management.


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Vijay Banerjee / Jul 05, 2026

Explained the importance of early recognition very well.


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Vijay Sharma / Jun 21, 2026

Useful, concise, and clinically applicabl


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Aamir Ahmad / Jun 30, 2026

Good balance between pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management.


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Amit Dhanker / Jun 29, 2026

Helped me understand when to suspect obstructive sleep apnea in routine OPD cases.


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Joseph Thomas / Jul 06, 2026

Good overview of symptoms, risk factors, and comorbidities.


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Ahmed Farooqui / Jul 08, 2026

Helpful refresher for residents and primary care doctors.


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Faisal Mirza / Jun 20, 2026

Good for both specialists and general practitioners.


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Saad Husain / Jul 08, 2026

Very good case studies


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Vijay Patel / Jul 04, 2026

Excellent explanation of the consequences of untreated OSA.


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Kunal Banerjee / Jul 05, 2026

The risk-factor section was practical for routine screening.


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Faisal Khan / Jul 05, 2026

Covers what we actually see in Indian hospitals.


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Vijay Shankar / Jun 28, 2026

Balanced theory + practice.


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Kunal Tripathi / Jul 12, 2026

Very practical


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Suresh Rao / Jul 01, 2026

Perfect for junior clinicians starting out.


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Varun Patel / Jun 22, 2026

Simple language, structured flow, and useful case examples.


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Suresh Reddy / Jul 08, 2026

The screening tools were explained step-by-step.


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