Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome: current status

摘要: Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) is a prevalent condition that covaries with cardiovascular complications and most likely arterial hypertension diabetes mellitus. Objective: The present paper review of the current status OSAS. Results: Definitions diagnostic criteria as well known risk factors, prevalence, symptoms, covariance other diseases consequences traffic accidents are described. OSAS characterised by daytime sleepiness symptoms range from mild to severe. Risk factors such anatomical upper airway abnormalities, overweight, smoking, excessive alcohol intake use muscle relaxants related development apnoea. Various procedures treatment modalities considered. Overnight polysomnography reference standard for recording. Treatment include mechanical [continuous positive pressure (CPAP), oral appliances], surgical, pharmacological 'conservative' lifestyle modifications. Finally, Nordic accrediation guidelines medicine clinics specialists Conclusion: diagnosis should be performed polygraph, first-line moderate severe CPAP. Lastly, compliance this optimised regular clinical controls. (Less)