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Sleep apnea

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Overview

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by recurrent episodes of partial or complete upper airway obstruction during sleep, leading to disrupted breathing, hypoxia, and sleep fragmentation. It is associated with numerous comorbidities, including cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and metabolic disorders 1101118202332353941445165.

Diagnosis

  • Key Diagnostic Criteria: Recurrent apnea or hypopnea events, oxygen desaturation, and sleep fragmentation 18285257.
  • Recommended Tests: Polysomnography (PSG) is the gold standard for diagnosis 1285157.
  • Grading: Severity is typically graded by the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI): mild (5-14 events/hour), moderate (15-29 events/hour), severe (≥30 events/hour) 11639.
  • Management

  • First-Line Treatments:
  • - Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP): Primary treatment for moderate to severe OSA 32394560. - Mandibular Advancement Devices (MADs): Effective for mild to moderate OSA 31.
  • Adjunctive Treatments:
  • - Lifestyle Modifications: Weight loss, positional therapy, avoiding alcohol and sedatives 11023. - Surgical Interventions: Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), tonsillectomy, and newer techniques like barbed suture pharyngoplasty 353340. - Pharmacological Interventions: Limited evidence; GLP-1 receptor agonists show promise in specific populations 3335.

    Special Populations

  • Pediatrics: Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISEDS) can guide surgical interventions effectively 2.
  • Elderly: Increased risk of adverse events during procedural sedation; careful monitoring required 5355.
  • Comorbidities: OSA management impacts cardiovascular outcomes; CPAP reduces cardiovascular morbidity 111423324165.
  • Hypertension: OSA significantly influences blood pressure control; CPAP therapy beneficial 10183265.
  • Key Recommendations

  • Use Polysomnography for Diagnosis: PSG is essential for diagnosing OSA and grading severity 15157. (Evidence: Strong)
  • Initiate CPAP for Moderate to Severe OSA: CPAP therapy is recommended as first-line treatment for moderate to severe OSA 323960. (Evidence: Strong)
  • Consider Lifestyle Modifications: Incorporate weight loss and avoidance of alcohol and sedatives to manage OSA 11023. (Evidence: Moderate)
  • Monitor High-Risk Patients During Sedation: Extra vigilance is needed for patients with OSA undergoing procedural sedation 5355. (Evidence: Moderate)
  • Evaluate Comorbid Conditions: Address cardiovascular risks and hypertension management in OSA patients through CPAP therapy 11184165. (Evidence: Moderate)
  • References

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The Laryngoscope 2026. link 6 Cammaroto G, Mira FA, Favier V, Nunes HDSS, de Castro JV, Carsuzaa F et al.. Experts V/S AI´s 2.0: Comparative evaluation of AI models and expert consensus in obstructive sleep apnea assessment. European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2026. link 7 Rasmussen NG, Martin KA, Dunn RA, Garrett AL, Bansberg SF, Ruoff CM. Resolution of central sleep apnea following upper airway surgery: A case report. Sleep medicine 2026. link 8 Zhang X, Tang H, Han T, Li Y, Su L. The diagnostic yield of a structured comorbidity workup in a real-life outpatient population with obstructive sleep apnea: a cross-sectional study. Annals of medicine 2026. link 9 Bokov P, Dudoignon B, Delclaux C. Hypoxic burden as a cause of cardiovascular morbidity in childhood obstructive sleep apnea. Pediatric research 2026. link 10 Buffolo F, Votta S, Goi J, Burrello J, Di Dalmazi G, Cicero AFG et al.. Screening of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with hypertension: review of the literature and results of an Italian survey. Journal of hypertension 2026. link 11 Zhao W, Du J, Liu Y, Zhou Y, Zhang Z, Li S et al.. Longitudinal changes of obstructive sleep apnea and its impact on cardiovascular outcomes: Results from the Sleep Heart Health Study. Pulmonology 2026. link 12 Huhtakangas JK, Huhtakangas J, Haapea M, Saaresranta T. OSA Treatment Lowers the Risk of Declining Daily Activities. Journal of the neurological sciences 2026. link 13 Wang Z, Xu L, Lu M, Yu W. Association between obstructive sleep apnea and coronary inflammation: A coronary CT angiography study. Sleep medicine 2026. link 14 Malhotra A, More S, Alpert N, Pépin JL, Cole KV, Woodford C et al.. Dose-response relationship of sleep apnea therapy and healthcare use in patients with comorbidities. Sleep 2026. link 15 Durak B, Özol D, Saraç S, Durak İ, Tanrıkulu A. The Hidden Burden of COMISA in Hypertensive Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients. Anatolian journal of cardiology 2026. link 16 Matthes S, Treml M, Schiza SE, Bouloukaki I, Trakada G, Pataka A et al.. The modified Baveno classification for obstructive sleep apnoea: design of a pan-European prospective study. Sleep medicine 2026. link 17 Mokhlesi B, Hache-Marliere M, Bjork ST, Jain D, Malhotra A, Masa JF et al.. Impact of positive airway pressure therapy on pulmonary arterial pressures in obstructive sleep apnoea or obesity hypoventilation syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The European respiratory journal 2026. link 18 Guo C, Dou JH, Guo FS, Li DN, Han T, Wei J. Association between hemoglobin and all-cause mortality in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension: insights from an observational study. Journal of human hypertension 2026. link 19 Yang X, Wang C, Ouyang D, Xu H, Wu Z, Ye H et al.. CDC25A Alleviates Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome With Hypertension and Inhibits Ferroptosis. Journal of sleep research 2026. link 20 Andersen ML, Alvarenga TA, Glauser VA, Vasco MB, Drager LF, Tufik S. Sleep apnea, heart health and testosterone: unravelling the triad of well-being. EBioMedicine 2026. link 21 Pang L, Du S, Wu S, Xian Q, Zeng Z, Guo D et al.. Genetic assessment of the causal relationship between obstructive sleep apnea and pulmonary hypertension: Mendelian randomization and meta-analysis. Respiratory medicine 2026. link 22 Wei F, Wu T, Deng J, Gong J, Zhang S, Cui Z. Development and Validation of an Explainable Machine Learning Model for Identifying Hypertension Status in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Journal of clinical hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.) 2026. link 23 Feng T, Li Q, Chen Y, Duan R. Evaluating the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea and all-cause and cause-specific mortality in adults with and without metabolic syndrome using real-world data. European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2026. link 24 Imani MM, Imani A, Akbari S, Sadeghi M, Brühl AB, Brand S. A systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis on association of circulating vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1) levels in obstructive sleep apnea adults: A possible link between cardiovascular disease and obstructive sleep apnea. International orthodontics 2026. link 25 Shahrbabaki SS, Mittinty M, Tonchev IR, Strong C, Chapman D, Lorensini S et al.. Continuous positive airway pressure reduces nocturnal arrhythmia avalanche burden in obstructive sleep apnea: An adherence-dependent effect. 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Glucagon-like Peptide-1 receptor agonists for obstructive sleep apnea in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of translational medicine 2025. link 36 Badr MS, Khayat RN, Allam JS, Hyer S, Mustafa RA, Naughton MT et al.. Treatment of central sleep apnea in adults: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine clinical practice guideline. Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine 2025. link 37 Mehra R, Auckley DH, Johnson KG, Billings ME, Carandang G, Falck-Ytter Y et al.. Evaluation and management of obstructive sleep apnea in adults hospitalized for medical care: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine clinical practice guideline. Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine 2025. link 38 Yeh WC, Li YS, Chang YP, Hsu CY. The efficacy and safety of dual orexin receptor antagonists in obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Journal of sleep research 2025. link 39 Benning L, Herzig JJ, Mollet MS, Bradicich M, Pengo MF, Ulrich S et al.. Effects of CPAP on Blood Pressure Parameter Across Different Severities of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: A Meta-Analysis. Journal of sleep research 2025. link 40 McCray LR, Kulangara AJ, Nguyen SA, Meyer TA, Labadie RF, Abdelwahab MA. Suicidality in adults with obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and Meta-Analysis. Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung 2025. link 41 Li SS, Tian XD, Song JK, Wu CZ, Wang WL, Tang Z. Advanced Oxidation Protein Products in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of oral rehabilitation 2025. link 42 Sajith Kumar S, Suchitra Lakshmi G, Sohail A, Jagadeesh KV, Bagepally BS. 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