Obstructive Sleep Apnea Archives

Improvement of Sleep Apnea and Sleep Patterns May Improve Glycemic Control in Black Patients

By

Amit Akirov, MD

May 8, 2020

Sleep-disordered breathing and fragmented sleep are associated with higher levels of fasting glucose and hemoglobin A1c in black adults.

Dementia linked to sleep-disordered breathing

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Guidelines Issued for Insomnia, Sleep Apnea in Current Soldiers and Veterans

March 3, 2020

VA and DoD joint guideline addresses sleep disorders in military personnel and veterans.

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Atomoxetine Plus Oxybutynin Improves Multiple Variables in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Clinical Advisor Contributing Writer

March 2, 2020

Atomoxetine plus oxybutynin demonstrated efficacy in improving upper airway collapsibility, increasing breathing stability, and reducing the threshold for arousal in obstructive sleep apnea.

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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: Distinguishing Sleep Apnea From Narcolepsy

By

Sharon M. O'Brien, MPAS, PA-C

February 28, 2020

One of the most common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea is excessive daytime sleepiness, which is why it is often confused with narcolepsy.

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Sleep Apnea Raises Death Risk in Advanced CKD, ESRD

By

Natasha Persaud

January 31, 2020

The study expands on prior research by incorporating a larger more diverse CKD/ESRD population followed over a longer period, and it adjusted for several important confounders, such as kidney transplant status.

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Health Care Utilization Up for Seniors With Untreated Apnea

January 28, 2020

Beneficiaries with OSA also demonstrate higher annual costs across all points of service.

Patient in hospital bed. Critical care needed.

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Apnea and Arrhythmia Associated With Increased Mortality Among Patients With Epilepsy

By

Amit Akirov, MD

January 6, 2020

Investigators report cardiac arrhythmias with or without apnea among patients with epilepsy are associated with increased mortality risk.

Prolonged inflammation from NAR can cause a variety of other conditions, most notably nasal polyps, sinusitis, and middle ear infections, which are associated with their own complications and challenges.10 Large or multiple nasal polyps can impede breathing and impair sense of smell, whereas sinusitis can increase the risk of secondary bacterial infections, requiring use of antibiotics. Middle ear infections can impair hearing and balance and even result in rare but life-threatening complications, such as cerebrospinal fluid leak.6 A small observational study found NAR to be associated with an increased risk of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), which has previously been associated with AR.12 The study suggests that NAR poses a greater risk of OSAS than AR. This finding was based on polysomnography results and Epworth Sleepiness Scale scores. In general, study patients with NAR were found to have significantly shorter sleep durations and worse sleep efficiency than their AR counterparts.

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CPAP Mask Helps Patients With Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea

December 30, 2019

Among patients with mild obstructive sleep apnea, quality of life is improved at 3 months for those receiving continuous positive airway pressure therapy plus standard care compared with standard care alone.

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Using Telemedicine to Optimize Long-Term CPAP Management in OSA

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Clinical Advisor Contributing Writer

December 11, 2019

Even after long-term continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) use, intensive telemedicine support can be used to help optimize CPAP adherence in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

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CPAP Alleviates Depression Symptoms in Sleep Apnea Patients

July 12, 2019

In large trial and literature review, benefit seen for depression but not anxiety symptoms.