Which of the following medical therapies is considered first-line treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?
a. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
b. Surgery
c. Oxygen therapy
d. Antibiotics
ANS: A
CPAP therapy was introduced for management of OSA in 1981. It has become the first-line medical therapy for OSA.
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