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Introducción: La Apnea Obstructiva del Sueño (AOS) es un problema de salud pública en Latinoamérica; una región que es heterogénea, con recursos diferentes y sistemas de salud diversos. El objetivo fue describir la información recabada por el Foro Latino-americano de Sociedades Respiratorias sobre el acceso y cobertura para los estudios diagnósticos y tratamiento con CPAP de los pacientes con AOS. Material y Métodos: A través de la Asociación Latinoamericana de Tórax (ALAT), se envió una encuesta a todas las sociedades miembros con preguntas sobre el acceso a diagnóstico, tratamiento y cobertura de seguros privados. Resultados: El foro contó con 15 países. Se reportó la existencia de 396 unidades formales de sueño, 82% privadas y 18% públicas; en 12 países el sistema de salud público (SSP) contrata unidades privadas para otorgar servicios. En todos los países se realiza tanto polisomnografía como poligrafía respiratoria para el diagnóstico. En 8 (53%) países, el SSP cubre el tratamiento con CPAP de la AOS (en Argentina, Guatemala y México esta cobertura es parcial); los seguros privados cubren AOS en 7/15 países. Conclusiones: En Latinoamérica, existen pocas unidades formales de sueño y la mayoría son privadas. Cerca de la mitad de los sistemas de salud pública no cubren su tratamiento y, en la mayoría de los casos, los seguros privados no ofrecen cobertura. Esto deja a nuestra población vulnerable a las complicaciones de la AOS, con un concomitante aumento de la morbimortalidad y costos en salud.
Introduction: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a public health problem in Latin America, which is a heterogeneous region, with different resources and diverse health systems. The objective was to describe the information collected by the Latin American Forum of Respiratory Societies on access and coverage for diagnostic studies and CPAP treatment of patients with OSA. Methods: Through the Latin American Thorax Association (ALAT, Spanish acronym), a survey was sent to all member societies with questions about access to diagnosis, treatment, and private insurance coverage. Results: The forum included 15 countries. The existence of 396 sleep medicine units was reported, 82% private and 18% public; in 12/15 countries the public health system (PHS) contracts private units to provide services. In all countries, both polysomnography and respiratory polygraphy are performed to make the diagnosis. In only 8 (53%) countries the PHS covers the treatment of OSA (in Argentina, Guatemala and Mexico this coverage is partial); private insurance coverage is in 7/15 countries.Conclusions: In Latin America there are few formal sleep units and most are private. About half of public health systems do not cover their treatment and, in most cases, private insurance does not offer coverage. This leaves our population vulnerable to the complications of OSA, with a concomitant increase in morbidity, mortality and health costs.
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Humans , Health Services Coverage , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/diagnosis , Therapeutics , Surveys and Questionnaires , Risk Factors , Polysomnography , Health Services Accessibility , Latin AmericaABSTRACT
La apnea obstructiva del sueño (AOS) es una condición común en adultos en edad laboral. Incluso, en la actualidad, vemos cómo la edad de retiro se ha ido prolongando de tal manera que adultos mayores, quienes tienen mayor prevalencia de AOS, continúan trabajando incluso en situaciones de alto riesgo de siniestralidad. Uno de los principales síntomas de la AOS es la somnolencia diurna que puede contri- buir de manera directa al riesgo de accidentabilidad, compromiso cognitivo y desem- peño laboral. También se ha demostrado cómo la reducción de la materia gris a nivel cerebral y cerebelar provoca alteraciones en coordinación y capacidad de conducción. El tratamiento con dispositivos de presión positiva mejora el desempeño laboral y redu- ce la incidencia de accidentes de tránsito, pero algunos déficits cognitivos pueden per- sistir incluso después de meses de tratamiento. La evaluación del riesgo de accidentabilidad en conductores es un desafío y los cues- tionarios actuales no son adecuados para el cribado. Los simuladores de conducción y las pruebas de alerta son más prometedores. El futuro de la investigación se centra en estandarizar los resultados de los simulado- res, determinar los mejores predictores de eventos reales y utilizar la inteligencia arti- ficial y los automóviles autónomos para reducir los riesgos relacionados con la somno - lencia al volante. Es necesario que la posición de los entes gubernamentales de nuestros países latinoa- mericanos sea proactiva y orientada a la protección de la salud y la seguridad de la po- blación.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition among working-age adults. In today's context, we observe that the retirement age has been extended, with older adults, who have a higher prevalence of OSA, continuing to work even in high-risk situations. One of the main symptoms of OSA is daytime sleepiness, which can directly contribu- te to the risk of accidents, cognitive impairment and reduced work performance. It has also been demonstrated that the reduction of gray matter in the brain, especially in the cerebellum, can lead to coordination and driving capacity impairments. Treatment with positive pressure devices improves work performance and reduces the incidence of traffic accidents, but some cognitive deficits may persist even after months of treatment. Assessing the risk of accidents in drivers is a challenge, and current questionnaires are not suitable for screening. Driving simulators and alertness tests show more promise. The future of research is focused on standardizing simulator outcomes, identifying the best predictors of real-world events, and utilizing artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles to mitigate risks associated with driver drowsiness. It is imperative that the stance of government entities in our Latin American countries is proactive and aimed at safeguarding the health and safety of the population.
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Humans , Accidents , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/complications , Disorders of Excessive Somnolence/complications , Argentina , Review , Colombia , Risk Assessment , Continuous Positive Airway Pressure , Cognitive Dysfunction , Simulation Training , MexicoABSTRACT
Los trastornos del sueño son comunes en pacientes con fibrosis quística y afectan significativamente su calidad de vida. Estos pacientes experimentan una reducción en la calidad del sueño, hipoxemia nocturna, alteraciones en la polisomnografía y una alta prevalencia de síndrome de apneahipopnea obstructiva del sueño. Los factores que contribuyen a estas alteraciones incluyen la tos crónica, los síntomas digestivos, las rutinas de tratamiento y, posiblemente, la disfunción del canal CFTR. Sin embargo, el impacto de los moduladores de CFTR en la mejora de los trastornos del sueño aún no está claramente establecido, lo que resalta la necesidad de más estudios para comprender mejor su papel en el manejo del sueño en pacientes con fibrosis quística.
Sleep disorders are common in patients with cystic fibrosis and significantly affect their quality of life. These patients experience reduced sleep quality, nocturnal hypoxemia, polysomnography alterations, and a high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome. Contributing factors include chronic cough, digestive symptoms, treatment routines, and potentially CFTR channel dysfunction. However, the impact of CFTR modulators on improving sleep disorders is not yet clearly established, highlighting the need for further studies to better understand their role in sleep management in cystic fibrosis patients.
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Humans , Sleep Wake Disorders/diagnosis , Sleep Wake Disorders/etiology , Cystic Fibrosis/complications , Sleep Wake Disorders/therapy , Risk Factors , Polysomnography , Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive , Sleep Quality , HypoxiaABSTRACT
SUMMARY: To diagnose obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), polysomnography is used, an expensive and extensive study requiring the patient to sleep in a laboratory. OSAS has been associated with features of facial morphology, and a preliminary diagnosis could be made using an artificial intelligence (AI) predictive model. This study aimed to analyze, using a scoping review, the AI-based technological options applied to diagnosing OSAS and the parameters evaluated in such analyses on craniofacial structures. A systematic search of the literature was carried out up to February 2024, and, using inclusion and exclusion criteria, the studies to be analyzed were determined. Titles and abstracts were independently selected by two researchers. Fourteen studies were selected, including a total of 13,293 subjects analyzed. The age of the sample ranged from 18 to 90 years. 9,912 (74.56 %) subjects were male, and 3,381 (25.43 %) were female. The included studies presented a diagnosis of OSAS by polysomnography; seven presented a control group of subjects without OSAS and another group with OSAS. The remaining studies presented OSAS groups in relation to their severity. All studies had a mean accuracy of 80 % in predicting OSAS using variables such as age, gender, measurements, and/or imaging measurements. There are no tests before diagnosis by polysomnography to guide the user in the likely presence of OSAS. In this sense, there are risk factors for developing OSA linked to facial shape, obesity, age, and other conditions, which, together with the advances in AI for diagnosis and guidance in OSAS, could be used for early detection.
Para diagnosticar el Síndrome Apnea Obstructiva del Sueño (SAOS) se utiliza la polisomnografía, el cual es un costoso y extenso estudio que exige que el paciente duerma en un laboratorio. El SAOS ha sido asociado con características de la morfología facial y mediante un modelo predictivo de la Inteligencia Artificial (IA), se podría realizar un diagnóstico preliminar. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar por medio de una revisión de alcance, las opciones tecnológicas basadas en IA aplicadas al diagnóstico del SAOS, y los parámetros evaluados en dichos análisis en las estructuras craneofaciales. Se realizó una búsqueda sistemática de la literatura hasta febrero del 2024 y mediante criterios de inclusión y exclusión se determino los estudios a analizar. Los títulos y resúmenes fueron seleccionados de forma independiente por dos investigadores. Se seleccionaron 14 estudios, incluyeron un total de 13.293 sujetos analizados. El rango edad de la muestra oscilo entre 18 y 90 años. 9.912 (74.56 %) sujetos eran de sexo masculino y 3.381 (25,43 %) eran de sexo femenino. Los estudios incluidos presentaron diagnóstico de SAOS mediante polisomnografía, siete estudios presentaron un grupo control de sujetos con ausencia de SAOS y otro grupo con presencia de SAOS. Mientras que los demás estudios, presentaron grupos de SAOS en relación con su severidad. Todos los estudios tuvieron una precisión media del 80 % en la predicción de SAOS utilizando variables como la edad, el género, mediciones y/o mediciones imagenológicas. no existen exámenes previos al diagnóstico por polisomnografía que permitan orientar al usuario en la probable presencia de SAOS. En este sentido, existen factores de riesgo para desarrollar SAOS vinculados a la forma facial, la obesidad, la edad y otras condiciones, que sumados a los avances con IA para diagnóstico y orientación en SAOS podrían ser utilizados para la detección precoz del mismo.
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Humans , Artificial Intelligence , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/diagnosis , Face/anatomy & histologyABSTRACT
El síndrome de apneas obstructivas del sueño (SAOS) en pediatría constituye un trastorno asociado a múltiples consecuencias en el espectro cognitivo y comportamental. El principal factor de riesgo asociado es la hipertrofia amigdalina y las vegetaciones adenoideas. La adenoamigdalectomía es el tratamiento de primera línea. La incidencia del SAOS persistente varía entre un 15 % y un 75 % según las comorbilidades. Este se presenta como un desafío a la hora de tratarlo; requiere un abordaje integral para su diagnóstico y tratamiento adecuado. El objetivo de esta revisión bibliográfica es proponer un abordaje diagnóstico y terapéutico para el SAOS persistente.
In pediatrics, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a disorder associated with multiple consequences at the cognitive and behavioral level. The main associated risk factor is the presence of tonsillar hypertrophy and adenoids. An adenotonsillectomy is the first-line treatment. The incidence of persistent OSAS varies from 15% to 75%, depending on comorbidities. This is a challenge in terms of management; it requires a comprehensive approach for an adequate diagnosis and treatment. The objective of this bibliographic review is to propose a diagnostic and therapeutic approach for persistent OSAS.
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Humans , Child , Tonsillectomy , Adenoids , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/surgery , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/therapy , Adenoidectomy , Polysomnography/adverse effectsABSTRACT
Objective@#Our study aimed to identify and describe pulmonary complications and its associated risk factors in children with suspected or confirmed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who underwent tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy in a tertiary government hospital.@*Methods@#We conducted a retrospective cohort study. Medical charts of pediatric patients with suspected or confirmed OSA who were admitted for tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2020 were retrieved and reviewed. Information of the individual patients including the demographic data, clinical profile, polysomnography results, and presence of postoperative pulmonary complications were recorded. Descriptive statistics was utilized to present continuous data while frequency and percentage for categorical data. Fisher exact test was used to compare the demographic profile of patients with postoperative pulmonary complications from those without. @*Results@#A total of 90 patient records were analyzed. The mean age of the patient population was 7.87 years, 55.6% were male, 17.8% of patients were classified as obese. Thirty-four children had preoperative polysomnography and of these, 47.1% were classified as severe. Only two (2.2%) patients had postoperative pulmonary complications, which were bronchospasm and desaturation, respectively. There were no statistically significant differences noted in comparing the clinicodemographic profile of patients with postoperative pulmonary complications from those without complications. @*Conclusion@#Our results showed that most pediatric patients with suspected or confirmed OSA who underwent adenotonsillectomy did not have pulmonary complications.
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Sleep Apnea, Obstructive , TonsillectomyABSTRACT
Introdução: A apneia obstrutiva do sono (AOS) tem sido intimamente relacionada a hipertensão arterial resistente (HAR), através de mecanismos multifatoriais, como a alterações no endotélio vascular que pode acarretar a rigidez arterial, além dos despertares frequentes e privação de sono, que gera um aumento do débito cardíaco e consequentemente a elevação da pressão arterial. Indivíduos com AOS podem apresentar alterações sensoriais e musculares nas estruturas faringolaríngeas que podem ocasionar disfagia nestes indivíduos. Objetivo: Avaliar e comparar a qualidade de vida (QV) em deglutição, bem como as características da deglutição, de indivíduos HR com AOS e sem AOS. Ademais, este estudo pretende avaliar se existe relação entre a QV e as alterações da deglutição em HR com AOS. Métodos: Estudo observacional analítico, com corte seccional no qual participaram hipertensos resistentes submetidos ao exame de polissonografia, à videoendoscopia da deglutição (VED), à avaliação do risco de disfagia (Eating Assessment Tool EAT-10), ao inventário de QV (Short Form Health Survey 36 - SF-36) e à avaliação da QV em deglutição (Swal-Qol). Resultados: Dos 65 participantes, 13 (20%) não apresentavam AOS, 13 (20%) apresentavam AOS leve, 18 (27,7%) AOS moderada e 21 (32,2%) AOS grave. Houve menor escore da QV (domínio capacidade funcional) e da QV em deglutição no grupo com AOS comparado ao grupo sem AOS. Além disso, houve maior prevalência de escape prematuro, local de início da fase faríngea em seios piriformes, penetração laríngea, estase e disfagia orofaríngea no grupo com AOS. Conclusão: HR com AOS apresentam maior prevalência de alterações da deglutição e pior QV em deglutição e QV global do que HR sem AOS. Além disso, a QV em deglutição está relacionada à alteração da segurança da deglutição em HR com AOS.(AU)
Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been closely associated with resistant hypertension (RHTN), through multifactorial mechanisms, such as changes in the vascular endothelium that can lead to arterial stiffness, in addition to frequent awakenings and sleep deprivation, which generate an increase in cardiac output and consequently an elevation in blood pressure. Individuals with OSA may have sensory and muscular alterations in pharyngolaryngeal structures, potentially resulting in oropharyngeal dysphagia. Objective: To assess and compare swallowing quality of life (QoL), as well as characteristics of swallowing, of resistant hypertensive patients with and without OSA. Furthermore, this study intends to evaluate whether there is a relationship between QoL and changes in swallowing among RHTN patients with OSA. Methods: Analytical observational study with a crosssectional design with resistant hypertensive patients who underwent polysomnography. The participants underwent fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) risk assessment of dysphagia (Eating Assessment Tool - EAT-10), QoL inventory (Short Form Health Survey 36 - SF-36) and evaluation of swallowing QoL (Swal-QoL). Results: Of 65 participants (80% female, median age of 61 [55.5-63.5]), 13 (20%) did not have OSA, 13 (20%) had mild OSA, 18 (27.7%) moderate OSA and 21 (32.2%) severe OSA. Lower QoL (physical functioning domain) and swallowing QoL scores (swallowing as a burden, symptom frequency and mental health) were identified in the group with OSA when compared to the group without OSA. Furthermore, there was a higher prevalence of premature leakage, onset location of the pharyngeal phase in pyriform sinus, laryngeal penetration, pharyngeal residue and oropharyngeal dysphagia in the group with OSA. Conclusion: Resistant hypertensive patients with OSA have a higher prevalence of changes in swallowing and worse swallowing QoL and global QoL than those without OSA, although such changes were not shown in the self-evaluation of food consumption. In addition, swallowing QoL is related to changes in swallowing safety among these individuals.(AU)
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Humans , Adult , Middle Aged , Quality of Life , Deglutition Disorders , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive , Deglutition , HypertensionABSTRACT
Introducción: La epilepsia es un desorden caracterizado por la predisposición a generar crisis epilépticas, mientras que el síndrome de apnea del sueño (SAOS) ha sido reconocido como un desorden crónico de colapso intermitente de la vía aérea que genera hipoxia recurrente. En este trabajo se aplicó la escala de trastornos del sueño (Sleep Apnea Scale of the Sleep Disorders Questionnaire SA-SDQ), previamente validada en inglés para pacientes con epilepsia, a fin de determinar su capacidad para detectar apnea de sueño en nuestra población. Materiales y métodos: En una primera etapa se realizó la adaptación transcultural de la escala SA-SDQ en castellano, provista por los autores, al español colombiano. Luego se recopiló la información de los pacientes en quienes se realizó polisomnografía entre mayo y agosto del 2022 y se determinó el valor de corte para diagnosticar SAOS con la escala SA-SDQ. Resultados: Cuarenta pacientes pudieron realizarse la polisomnografía, de los cuales 30 (75 %) tuvieron índices de apnea-hipopnea superiores a 5, lo que indica SAOS. El área bajo la curva fue 0,790 y la puntuación SA-SDQ de 21 proporcionó una sensibilidad del 73,3 % (IC 53,83-87,02 %) y una especificidad del 80 % (IC 44,2-96,5 %). La consistencia interna fue aceptable (α = 0,713). Conclusiones: La escala SA-SDQ es un instrumento útil para tamizar SAOS en la población colombiana que padece epilepsia. Nuestros resultados indican que los puntos de corte sugeridos anteriormente (2936 para hombres y 26-32 para mujeres) pueden ser demasiado altos para nuestra población. Sugerimos un punto de corte de 21 para ambos.
Introduction: Epilepsy is a disorder characterized by a predisposition to have epileptic seizures, while sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) has been recognized as a chronic disorder of intermittent collapse of the airway that generates recurrent hypoxia. In this work, the sleep disorders scale (SA-SDQ) previously validated in English for patients with epilepsy was applied to determine its ability to detect sleep apnea in our population. Materials and methods: In the first stage, the cross-cultural adaptation of the SA-SDQ scale in Spanish provided by the authors was carried out into Colombian Spanish. then the information of the patients in whom polysomnography was performed between May and August 2022 was collected and the cut-off value was determined to diagnose OSAS with the SA-SDQ scale. Results: 40 patients were able to undergo polysomnography, of which 30 (75 %) had apnea-hypopnea indices greater than five, indicating OSAS. The area under the curve was 0.790 and the SA-SDQ score of 21 provided a sensitivity of 73.3 % (CI 53.83-87.02 %) and a specificity of 80 % (CI 44.2-96, 5 %). The internal consistency was acceptable (α = 0.713). Conclusions: The SA-SDQ scale is a useful instrument for screening OSAS in the Colombian population suffering from epilepsy. Our results indicate that the previously suggested cut-off points (29-36 for men and 26-32 for women) may be too high in our population. We suggest a cutoff of 21 for both.
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Sleep Apnea, Obstructive , Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm , Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders , Epilepsy , Drug Resistant EpilepsyABSTRACT
La apnea obstructiva del sueño durante los movimientos oculares rápidos del sueño (AOS REM), se define como la presencia de episodios de apnea y/o hipopnea obstructivos en la etapa del sueño REM. La epidemiología de esta patología es compleja y no existe una definición estandarizada actualmente. Aunque no se ha logrado llegar a un consenso para definir AOS REM, la evidencia señala que está asociada a factores de riesgos cardiovasculares, metabólicos y neurocognitivos de forma independiente. A pesar que su tratamiento principal es la presión positiva continua de las vías respiratorias (CPAP), los criterios de un adecuado uso de CPAP en la AOS, no son suficientes para tratar de forma adecuada la AOS REM. Es necesario estandarizar una definición universal y realizar estudios prospectivos diseñados para buscar estrategias de tratamientos específicos para la AOS REM.
Obstructive sleep apnea during rapid eye movement sleep (REM OSA) is defined as the presence of obstructive episodes of apnea and/or hypopnea in REM sleep. The epidemiology of this pathology is complex and there is currently no standardized definition. Although no consensus has been reached to define REM OSA, the evidence indicates that it is independently associated with cardiovascular, metabolic and neurocognitive risk factors. Although its main treatment is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), the criteria for an adequate use of CPAP in OSA are not sufficient to adequately treat REM OSA. It is necessary to standardize a universal definition and carry out prospective studies designed to search for specific treatment strategies for REM OSA.
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Humans , Sleep, REM , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/epidemiology , Sleep Stages , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/therapyABSTRACT
El síndrome de apneas obstructivas del sueño (SAOS) es un problema de salud prevalente y a menudo subdiagnosticado en el adulto mayor. Objetivos: Describir las características clínicas y trastornos del sueño en el adulto mayor de 65 años comparado con una cohorte de adultos jóvenes con SAOS (18-64 años). Métodos: Estudio clínico prospectivo realizado en sujetos roncadores atendidos en una clínica del sueño, a quienes se administraron cuestionarios de sueño y se realizó una poligrafía respiratoria o polisomnografía para confirmar el diagnóstico de SAOS. Se comparó las características clínicas y trastornos respiratorios del sueño en ambas cohortes. Resultados: Se evaluaron 1.512 pacientes, edad media: 56 ± 14 años, 70% varones, 91,2% tenían comorbilidades y 70,3% tenían SAOS moderada-severa. Los síntomas clásicos de SAOS fueron menos reportados en el adulto mayor: ronquidos (81,2% vs 86,4%, p < 0,02), apneas presenciadas (69,6% vs 79,8%, p < 0,001), fatigabilidad diurna (54,8% vs 77,3%, p < 0,001), sueño poco reparador (75,6% vs 89,6%, p < 0,001), sofocación nocturna (38,1% vs 50,7%, p < 0,001) y somnolencia diurna excesiva (43,9% vs 51,2%, p < 0,013). En el adulto mayor fueron más frecuentes las comorbilidades, especialmente cardiovascular, respiratorias y metabólicas crónicas; mientras que la obesidad objetivada por datos antropométricos (índice de masa corporal, perímetro cervical e índice cintura-cadera), índice de microdespertares, índice de desaturación (ID3%) y el índice de apneas-hipopneas fueron similares en ambos grupos. La magnitud de la hipoxemia nocturna objetivada en la oximetría de pulso (SaO2 media, SaO2 mínima y CT90%) fue superior en el adulto mayor. Conclusión: Las manifestaciones clínicas, comorbilidades y trastornos respiratorios del sueño son diferentes en el adulto mayor con síndrome de apneas obstructivas del sueño, lo cual debería ser considerado en el proceso diagnóstico y la planificación del tratamiento.
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a prevalent and often underdiagnosed health problem in the elderly. Objectives: To describe clinical characteristics and sleep disorders in adults over 65 years-old compared to a cohort of young adults (18-64 years-old) with OSAS. Methods: Prospective clinical study carried out in snoring subjects attended in a sleep clinic, to whom sleep questionnaires were administered and respiratory polygraphy or polysomnography was performed to confirm the diagnosis of OSAS. Clinical characteristics and sleep-disordered breathing were compared among both cohorts. Results: 1,512 patients were evaluated, mean age: 56 ± 14 years, 70% male, 91.2% had comorbidities and 70.3% had moderate-severe OSAS. The classic symptoms of OSAS were less reported in older adults: snoring (81.2% vs 86.4%, p < 0.02), witnessed apneas (69.6% vs 79.8%, p < 0.001), daytime fatigue (54.8% vs 77.3%, p < 0.001), unrefreshing sleep (75.6% vs 89.6%, p < 0.001), nocturnal choking (38.1% vs 50.7%, p < 0.001) and excessive daytime sleepiness (43.9% vs 51.2%, p < 0.013). In the elderly, comorbidities were more frequent, especially chronic cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic diseases; while obesity as measured by anthropometric data (body mass index, cervical circumference and waist-hip ratio), microarousal index, desaturation index (ID3%) and apnea-hypopnea index were similar in both groups. The magnitude of nocturnal hypoxemia observed in pulse oximetry (mean SaO2, minimum SaO2 and CT90%) was higher in the elderly. Conclusion: Clinical manifestations, comorbidities and sleep breathing disorders are different in the elderly with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, which should be considered in the diagnostic process and treatment planning.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Young Adult , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/diagnosis , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/epidemiology , Prospective Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Risk Factors , Age Factors , PolysomnographyABSTRACT
Los avances en medicina del sueño son de gran relevancia para enfrentar adecuadamente los trastornos del sueño en niños y adolescentes, procurando mitigar sus efectos multisistémicos y llevando a la práctica conductas de un mejor estándar. Este artículo de revisión se enfoca en mostrar los principales avances sobre trastornos respiratorios del sueño, refiriéndonos a las experiencias publicadas durante estos años de pandemia sobre avances epidemiológicos, consecuencias cardiovasculares, lectura de estudios de sueño y estudios domiciliarios; finalmente aspectos sobre tratamiento quirúrgico versus conservador, soporte ventilatorio y dispositivos autorregularles ambulatorios para titulación.
Advances in sleep medicine are of great relevance to adequately address sleep disorders in children and adolescents, seeking to reduce their multisystem effects and implementing better standard behaviors. This review article focuses on showing the main advances on sleep-disordered breathing, referring to the experiences published during these pandemic years on epidemiological advances, cardiovascular consequences, reading sleep studies and home studies; finally, aspects of surgical versus conservative treatment, ventilatory support and ambulatory self-regulating devices for titration.
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Humans , Child , Adolescent , Sleep Apnea Syndromes/diagnosis , Sleep Apnea Syndromes/therapy , Sleep Apnea Syndromes/epidemiology , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/diagnosis , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/therapy , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/epidemiology , Sleep Apnea Syndromes/physiopathology , Risk Factors , Polysomnography , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/physiopathologyABSTRACT
Introducción. La fibrilación auricular (FA) es la arritmia más común del adulto. Su desarrollo y recurrencia ha sido vinculado con la apnea obstructiva del sueño (AOS). El objetivo fue identificar predictores de AOS moderada-severa (índice apnea hipopnea [IAH] ≥15 ev/h) en pacientes con FA. Materiales y métodos. Estudio retrospectivo en un centro de arritmias, correlacionando datos antropométricos, cuestionarios Berlín (BQ), STOP-BANG y de Epworth, laboratorio e índices ecocardiográficos. Resultados. Se incluyeron 82 pacientes (edad 65.7±12.0 años, 69.5% varones). La prevalencia de IAH ≥15 ev/h fue 54.8% (indicación de CPAP en 50%). Comparando los grupos con IAH <15 ev/h vs. ≥15 ev/h se observaron diferencias en la frecuencia cardíaca basal (lpm): 67.1±11.8 vs. 75.9±13.9 (p=0.003); intervalo PA-TDI: 117.6±19.6 vs. 135.5±19.7 (p=0.03); volumen indexado auricular izquierdo (VIAI) (ml/m2): 36.9±9.7 vs. 46.2±24.4 (p=0.03); creatinina sérica (p=0.003); NT-proBNP (p=0.016) y BQ (p<0.008). La severidad de la AOS tuvo asociación con el número de componentes del BQ: ≥4 obtuvo una S: 55%, Sp: 78.4%, AUC-ROC: 0.65 (p=0.015) y del VIAI una S: 82.9%, Sp: 51.3%, AUCROC: 0.69 (p=0.002). Por regresión logística se identificaron como predictores: ronquidos, circunferencia del cuello y BQ. Conclusiones. Los pacientes con FA tienen alta prevalencia de AOS. El ronquido, la circunferencia de cuello aumentada y BQ predijeron AOS de relevancia cardiovascular
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Atrial Fibrillation , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive , Apnea , Arrhythmias, CardiacABSTRACT
Objetivo: Identificar estudos sobre políticas públicas, ações de saúde e análises econômicas relacionados aos distúrbios de sono no Brasil e discutir os seus resultados para o sistema de saúde, gestores de políticas públicas e a sociedade. Métodos: Revisão integrativa da literatura nas bases de dados Lilacs (via BVS), SciELO e PubMed (via Medline), incluindo estudos publicados nos idiomas português, inglês e espanhol, entre os anos de 1960-2023; foram excluídos estudos que não apresentaram a perspectiva brasileira ou aqueles cuja versão integral não estava disponível (seja gratuitamente ou na versão paga). Resultados: A busca retornou 536 resultados, dos quais apenas dois atendiam aos critérios de inclusão e mais cinco trabalhos foram incluídos manualmente, após consulta com especialistas de sono (todos abordaram apneia obstrutiva do sono, sendo: um relato sobre alteração na legislação de trânsito focada em prevenção de acidentes por sonolência excessiva; uma revisão de escopo sobre análises de custo-efetividade do tratamento da doença com uso de CPAP; dois relatos sobre linha de cuidado em um município e outros três em Secretarias Estaduais de Saúde). Conclusões: A revisão integrativa encontrou poucas evidências acerca do tema e aponta para a necessidade de futuros estudos que visem a suprir essa lacuna científica e de que seja necessário o desenvolvimento de futura linha de cuidado que amplie o acesso ao tratamento de doenças do sono no Sistema Único de Saúde.
Objective: To identify studies on public policies, health actions, and economic analyses related to sleep disorders in Brazil and discuss their results for public policy managers and society. Methods: Integrative literature review using Lilacs (via BVS), SciELO, and PubMed (via Medline) databases, including studies published in Portuguese, English, and Spanish languages, between years of 1960-2023; studies that did not present the Brazilian perspective or whose full version was not available were excluded (free or paid version). Results: The search returned 536 results, of which only two met the inclusion criteria, and five more studies were included manually after consulting sleep experts (all addressing obstructive sleep apnea, namely: a report on changes in traffic legislation focused on preventing accidents caused by excessive sleepiness; a scoping review on cost-effectiveness analysis of CPAP for sleep apnea treatment; two reports on care lines in one municipality and another three in State Secretariats). Conclusions: The integrative review found few evidences on the topic and points to the need for future studies aimed at filling this scientific gap and the development of a care line that expands access to sleep disorder treatment in Brazilian Public Health System.
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Public Health , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive , Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic , Health Care Economics and Organizations , Disorders of Excessive SomnolenceABSTRACT
Introducción: la apnea obstructiva del sueño (AOS) conlleva un alto riesgo cardiovascular, metabólico y neurológico. Los dispositivos de presión positiva continua (CPAP) o dispositivos de avance mandibular (DAM) pueden ferulizar la vía aérea superior (VAS) y mejorar la obstrucción; sin embargo, la adherencia es muy baja. Se ha demostrado que los procedimientos quirúrgicos de la VAS pueden llevar a una reducción significativa en la frecuencia de apneas e hipopneas. El objetivo del estudio fue describir las características clínicas y demográficas y los cambios en la somnolencia diurna excesiva, en el índice de apnea e hipopnea (IAH) y en la saturación de oxígeno (SpO2 ) de los pacientes con AOS manejados quirúrgicamente en el Servicio de Otorrinolaringología entre los años 2016 a 2020. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo tipo serie de casos. Resultados: se incluyeron nueve pacientes que cumplían los criterios de inclusión, el 77,8 % presentaban sobrepeso u obesidad. Se disminuyó la puntuación de la Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) en el 100 % de los pacientes pre y posquirúrgicos. Adicionalmente, la polisomnografía (PSG) pre y posoperatoria mostró un aumento en la eficiencia de sueño con la mejoría de parámetros de oxigenación. Se encontró una disminución en el IAH en el 88,8 % de los pacientes. Conclusión: los hallazgos en este estudio sugieren que la cirugía de VAS es segura para realizar en pacientes con AOS. No todos los pacientes son candidatos a manejo quirúrgico y es importante una selección adecuada para disminuir las complicaciones.
Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a pathology that leads to a high risk of developing cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurological diseases. Positive airway pressure (CPAP) or mandibular advancement devices (MAD) can open superior airway (SAW) improve the obstruction, however, adherence is too low. It has already been shown that surgical SAW procedures, compared with medical management, can lead to a significant reduction in the frequency of apneas and hypopneas. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical and demographic characteristics, changes in excessive daytime sleepiness using Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), apnea-hipopnea index (AHI) and SpO2 in patients with OSA managed surgically. Methods: A descriptive observational case series type study was carried out. Results: Nine patients were included, 77.8% were overweight or obese. A decrease in the ESS was found in 100% of the patients when pre- and post-operative scores were compared. Additionally, pre and postoperative polysomnography (PSG) showed an increase in sleep efficiency with improvement in oxygenation parameters such as mean saturation and minimum saturation. Regarding respiratory events, we found a decrease in AHI in 88.8% of patients. Conclusion: The findings in this study suggest that SAW surgery is safe to perform in patients with OSA. However, it is necessary to keep in mind that not all patients are candidates for surgical management and that adequate patient selection is important to reduce procedural complications.
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Humans , Male , Female , Polysomnography , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive , Sleep , General SurgeryABSTRACT
Hay poca información sobre el rol de la hipoxemia como factor de riesgo de hipertensión arterial (HTA) en pacientes con apnea obstructiva del sueño. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la hipoxemia como factor de riesgo independiente de HTA en un modelo de trabajo basado en pacientes reales examinados en una unidad de sueño. Métodos: estudio retrospectivo. Modelo predictivo mediante regresión logística múltiple para establecer la relación entre HTA y edad, sexo, índice de masa corporal (IMC), índice de apneas e hipopneas por hora de registro (IAH) y tiempo de saturación de oxígeno debajo de 90% (T90 > 3%). Resultados: incluimos 3854 pacientes (edad mediana 55 años), predominio varones (61.5%). Según el modelo, las variables asociadas con HTA fueron: edad (OR 3.27 3.29, IC95% 2.83 3.80, p < 0.0001), sexo masculino (OR 1.35, IC95% 1.17 1.56, p < 0.001), obesidad (OR 1.83, IC95% 1.59 2.11, p < 0.0001), IAH ≥ 15 eventos por hora (OR 1.22, IC95% 1.05 1.43, p < 0.01) y T90 ≥ 3% (OR 1.56 1.57, IC95% 1.32 1.84, p < 0.0001). Conclusiones: en una población clínica con sospecha de apnea obstructiva del sueño, la hipoxemia (T90 ≥ 3%) se asoció con hipertensión arterial. (AU);
There is limited information about the role of hypoxemia degree as a risk factor for hypertension (HTN) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The objective of this study is to assess hypoxemia as an independent risk factor for HTN in a work model based on real-life patients examined at sleep unit. Methods: this retrospective study consisted of a predictive model using multiple logistic regression to establish the relationship between HTN and age, sex, body mass index (BMI), apnea/hypopnea index (AHI) and time below SO2 ≤ 90% (T90 ≥ 3%). Results: we included 3.854 patients (median age: 55 years), mostly men (61.5%). According to the model, the variables that were significantly associated with HTN were: age (OR: 3.27 3.29, CI95% 2.83 3.80, p < 0.0001), male sex (OR 1.35, CI95% 1.17 1.56, p < 0.001), Obesity (OR 1.83, CI95% 1.59 2.11, p < 0.0001), AHI > 15 events per hour (OR 1.22, CI95% 1.05 1.43, p < 0.01) and T90 ≥ 3% (OR 1.56 1.57, CI95% 1.32 1.84, p < 0.0001). Conclusion: in a clinical population of subjects suspected of OSA, nocturnal hypoxemia measure as T90 ≥ 3% was associated with HTN. (AU);
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/epidemiology , Hypertension , Hypoxia , Obesity , Argentina , Retrospective Studies , Risk FactorsABSTRACT
Introducción:Escasos reportes sobre asma existen en la literatura nacional. El objetivo delestudio es describir ciertas características clínicas, las comorbilidades y el riesgo para apnea obstructiva del sueño (AOS) en este colectivo. Material y métodos:Mediante un estudio observacional tipo caso-control, se incluyeron pacientes portadores de asma de ambos sexos y un grupo control pareado por sexo y edad. Se consignaron datos demográficos, características de la enfermedad, datos relativos al control del asma y espirometría, comorbilidades y riesgo de apnea de sueño medido por el cuestionario STOP-BANG durante una entrevista estructurada. Resultados: Se incluyeron 132 individuos en el grupo caso y 132 en el grupo control. Entre los asmáticos, se consignaron 38,63% de formas no controladas y 9% severas. También se constató mayor frecuencia dehipertensión arterial, obesidad, rinitis alérgicay trastornos de la memoria. Riesgo mayor para AOS, aunque no significativo, se consignó en el grupo de casos. En el subgrupo de asmáticos con obesidad o en adultos mayores, la diferencia fue estadísticamente significativa-Discusión:Aundisponiendo de medicamentos preventivos,la tasa de control de los asmáticos en esta muestra es llamativa y merece estudios sistemáticos. Es extremadamente importante tener en cuenta algunas comorbilidades para el manejo de este grupo de pacientes,incluyendo la estratificación de riesgo para AOS.Palabras clave:asma; comorbilidad; apnea obstructiva del sueño
Introduction.Few reports on asthma exist in the national literature. The objective of our study is to describe certain clinical characteristics, comorbidities, and risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in this group. Material and methods.Through an observational case-control study, patients with asthma of both sexes and a control group matched by sex and age were included. Demographic data, disease characteristics, data related to asthma control and spirometry, comorbidities, and risk of sleep apnea measured by the STOP-BANG questionnaire were recorded during a structured interview. Results.132 individuals were included in the case group and 132 in the control group. Among the asthmatics, 38.63% of uncontrolled forms and 9% were severe. There was also a higher frequency of arterial hypertension, obesity, allergic rhinitis and memory disorders. Higher risk for OSA, although not significant, was recorded in the case group. In the subgroup of asthmatics with obesity or in older adults, the difference was relevant to the statistical analysis. Discussion.Even with preventive medications available, the control rate of asthmatics in this sample is striking and deserves systematic studies. It is extremely important to take into account some comorbidities for the management ofthis group of patients, including risk stratification for OSA.Key Words:asthma; comorbidity;obstructive sleep apnea
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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Asthma , Comorbidity , Sleep Apnea, ObstructiveABSTRACT
Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a common sleep respiratory disorder characterized by upper respiratory collapse during sleep, with a high prevalence and potentially fatal complications. Currently, maxillary transverse deficiency are considered to be an important pathogenic factor of OSAHS. For patients with poor compliance with positive airway pressure therapy, rapid maxillary expansion can increase the volume and ventilation of the upper respiratory tract, which is an alternative treatment. This paper reviewed the current research on surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion, miniscrew assisted rapid palatal expansion, and distraction osteogenesis maxillary expansion in the treatment of adult OSAHS. By comparing the indications, contraindications, complications, efficacy and long-term stability of the three treatment methods, it provided reference for treatment of patients with OSAHS.
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Adult , Humans , Nose , Palatal Expansion Technique , Palate , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/surgery , SyndromeABSTRACT
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), a prevalent sleep disorder in children, is characterized by recurring upper airway obstruction during sleep. OSAS in children can cause intermittent hypoxia and sleep fragmentation, ultimately affect brain development and further lead to cognitive impairment if lack of timely effective intervention. In recent years, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and electroencephalogram (EEG) have been employed to investigate brain structure and function abnormalities in children with OSAS. Previous studies have indicated that children with OSAS showed extensive gray and white matter damage, abnormal brain function in regions such as the frontal lobe and hippocampus, as well as a significant decline in general cognitive function and executive function. However, the existing studies mainly focused on the regional activity, and the mechanism of pediatric OSAS affecting brain networks remains unknown. Moreover, it's unclear whether the alterations in brain structure and function are associated with their cognitive impairment. In this review article, we proposed two future research directions: 1) future studies should utilize the multimodal neuroimaging techniques to reveal the alterations of brain networks organization underlying pediatric OSAS; 2) further investigation is necessary to explore the relationship between brain network alteration and cognitive dysfunction in children with OSAS. With these efforts, it will be promising to identify the neuroimaging biomarkers for monitoring the brain development of children with OSAS as well as aiding its clinical diagnosis, and ultimately develop more effective strategies for intervention, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Humans , Child , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/complications , Cognition , Hypoxia/complications , Hippocampus , Frontal LobeABSTRACT
Objective:This study aims to investigate the clinical effectiveness of muscle function training combined with occlusal inducers in the treatment for children's malocclusion after obstructive sleep apnea(OSA) surgery. Methods:A total of 40 pediatric patients who underwent surgery for OSA at Shanghai Children's Medical Center, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, from January 2020 to December 2021 were involved in this study. They were divided into a treatment group(n=20) and a control group(n=20). The treatment group received muscle function training combined with occlusal inducers, while the control group received muscle function training alone. Cephalometric measurements of hard tissues were compared between the two groups before and 12 months after surgery. Additionally, the OSA-18 questionnaire, which includes 18 items to assess the life quality of children with OSA, was filled out before surgery, 6 months after surgery, and 12 months after surgery by these patients. Results:①The scores of sleep disorders, physical symptoms, emotional status, daytime sleepiness and energy status and the degree of influence on guardians in the two groups were significantly improved at 12 months after operation(P<0.05). The scores of sleep disorders, physical symptoms, emotional status and the degree of influence on guardians in the treatment group were better than those in the control group(P<0.05). ②Cephalometric data at 12 months after operation showed that the upper and lower alveolar seat angle(ANB), Overbite, upper and lower central incisor angle(U1-L1) and Overjet in the treatment group were lower than those in the control group at 12 months after operation, and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05). Conclusion:Children with OSA can improve the dentition irregularity by muscle function training combined with occlusal inducer after operation, and the effect is better than that of muscle function training alone.
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Humans , Child , China , Malocclusion , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/diagnosis , Treatment Outcome , MusclesABSTRACT
Objective: To investigate the impact of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) on pregnancy outcomes, especially the relationship between OSAS and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP). Methods: A total of 228 pregnant women with high risk of OSAS who underwent sleep monitoring during pregnancy in Peking University People's Hospital from January 2021 to April 2022 were collected by reviewing their medical records for retrospective analysis. According to the diagnosis of OSAS, the pregnant women were divided into OSAS group (105 cases) and non-OSAS group (123 cases). The non-parametric Mann-Whitney U test, χ2 test or Fisher's exact test were used to compare the general data and maternal and fetal outcomes between the two groups, and the occurrence of each type of HDP was further compared. Results: (1) Compared with the non-OSAS group, the median pre-pregnancy body mass index (23.6 vs 27.6 kg/m2) and the proportion of snoring [28.9% (33/114) vs 59.2% (61/103)] in the OSAS group were higher, and the differences were both statistically significant (both P<0.001). (2) The incidence of HDP [67.6% (71/105) vs 39.0% (48/123)] and gestational diabetes mellitus [GDM; 40.0% (42/105) vs 26.8% (33/123)] of pregnant women in the OSAS group were higher than those in the non-OSAS group, and the median delivery week was shorter than that in the non-OSAS group (38.4 vs 39.0 weeks). The differences were all statistically significant (all P<0.05). Between-group differences for the delivery way, postpartum hemorrhage, the rate of intensive care unit admission, preterm birth, small for gestational age infants, neonatal asphyxia, the rate of neonatal intensive care unit admission, newborn birth weight and the proportion of umbilical artery blood pH<7.00 were not statistically significant (all P>0.05). (3) Compared with the non-OSAS group, the incidence of chronic hypertension [11.4% (14/123) vs 22.9% (24/105)] and chronic hypertension with superimposed pre-eclampsia [11.4% (14/123) vs 30.5% (32/105)] were higher in the OSAS group, and the differences were both statistically significant (both P<0.01). Conclusion: OSAS is related to HDP (especially chronic hypertension and chronic hypertension with superimposed pre-eclampsia) and GDM, which could provide a practical basis for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of OSAS in pregnant women at high risk.