OSA in the aging population: Diagnostic and therapeutic considerations

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• OSA remains underdiagnosed and undertreated in older adults, leading to significant health risks.
• The analysis emphasizes the role of continuous positive airway pressure and medications in managing OSA.
• Therapeutic interventions such as benzodiazepines may complicate management due to potential side effects with age.
• Further investigation is needed to optimize OSA treatment strategies tailored for the aging demographic.