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ArticleLaryngoscope investigative otolaryngology2021

Virtual otolaryngologic management of sleep apnea patients: Lessons learned from COVID-19 pandemic.

Colin Huntley, Maurits Boon, Stacey Ishman, Robson Capasso, Julia Crawford, Mark A D'Agostino, Paul Hoff

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Article in Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Colin HuntleyThomas Jefferson University Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4637-3630
Maurits BoonThomas Jefferson University Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA.
Stacey IshmanDivision of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Ohio USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0997-9692
Robson CapassoDepartment of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Sleep Surgery Division Stanford University Medical Center Stanford California USA.
Julia CrawfordDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery St Vincent's Hospital Sydney Darlinghurst New South Wales Australia.
Mark A D'AgostinoSouthern New England ENT New Haven Connecticut USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5878-5670
Paul HoffDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery University of Michigan Ann Arbor Michigan USA.

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Abstract

objectiveTo discuss the virtual management options and strategies learned during the COVID-19 pandemic for treatment of patients with sleep complaints and sleep disordered breathing presenting to the otolaryngologist. METHODS/

resultsThe addition of a virtual evaluation can be beneficial in assessing the patient presenting to the otolaryngologist with sleep complaints. With the implementation of telemedicine, validated subjective assessment tools, and a limited physical exam, patients can be triaged for the need for treatment implementation, further evaluation or testing, and counseled regarding various management options.In this article, we discuss the lessons learned from the authors' collective experience on how to effectively use telemedicine as a tool in the management repertoire for patients with sleep disorders.

conclusionThe otolaryngologist will commonly see patients with sleep complaints, particularly patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea not able to tolerate conservative therapies. These patients are well suited for virtual evaluation utilizing telemedicine. The technology and workflows which have been developed during the COVID-19 pandemic can be carried forward for select patients to improve access and efficiency of care.Level of evidence: 5.

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COVID‐19obstructive sleep apneapandemictelemedicinevirtual

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PMCPMC8223474

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