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CHEST Issues OSA Guidance for Pregnancy

Guideline recommends screening, diagnosis, positive airway pressure therapy, and postpartum reassessment while highlighting the very low certainty of available evidence.

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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • August 11, 2026

  • 4 min

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    The American College of Chest Physicians published guidelines on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) during pregnancy based on very low-certainty evidence.

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    OSA affects approximately 9% of the pregnant population and is linked to various complications, including hypertensive disorders and preterm birth.

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    The CHEST panel recommended screening for OSA in pregnant patients but found no direct evidence that screening improves perinatal outcomes.

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    Positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is recommended for patients with an AHI greater than 15 events per hour, but evidence on its effectiveness remains limited.

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    The panel identified significant knowledge gaps regarding OSA in pregnancy, emphasizing the need for future research on screening and treatment strategies.

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CHEST Issues OSA Guidance for Pregnancy

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • August 11, 2026

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