The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has concluded that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of
screening for obstructive sleep apnea in asymptomatic adults (including adults with unrecognized symptoms).
The best
treatment for obstructive sleep apnea depends on a number of factors, including the severity of your problem, the physical structure of your upper airway, other medical problems you may have, as well as your personal preference.
A companion report was also released, titled «In an age of constant activity, the solution to improving the nation's health may lie in helping it sleep better,» which summarizes the results of an online survey completed by patients currently being
treated for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
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The Trump administration has withdrawn a proposed requirement for railroads and trucking companies to test
employees for obstructive sleep apnea, a disorder believed to be a factor in last year's fatal train crash at Hoboken Terminal in New Jersey.
To investigate, researchers led by Roberto Pisoni, MD (Medical University of South Carolina) analyzed information on 56 patients with diabetes and CKD who had undergone screening
for obstructive sleep apnea through the use of a questionnaire.
«This study shows that a high - risk
score for obstructive sleep apnea is common in non-dialysis CKD patients with diabetic nephropathy and is associated with more rapid loss of renal function,» the investigators concluded.
«Hypertensive pregnant women who report snoring should be evaluated
for obstructive sleep apnea since sleep apnea can be treated during pregnancy,» says O'Brien, who is also a member of the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation.
«There is no perfect treatment
option for obstructive sleep apnea, but our preliminary data suggest that hypoglossal nerve stimulation can effectively treat patients with sleep apnea who are unable to tolerate CPAP.»
«Access to an accurate and easily implemented diagnostic tool, such as overnight
oximetry for obstructive sleep apnea, could increase the frequency and lower the cost of screening, providing a simple, robust way to detect children at high risk and get them into treatment.»
The treatment of
choice for obstructive sleep apnea has been CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) therapy while sleeping, which makes use of a machine that increases air pressure in the throat for preventing the collapsing of the airway.
Patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a coronary artery widening procedureused to treat heart disease, are at high
risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to new research presented at the 2015 American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Since the 1980s, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)-- in which positive pressure is pushed through the nasal airways to help users breathe while sleeping — has been by far the most widely used
treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
«CPAP therapy reduces symptoms of depression in adults with sleep apnea: People with depressive symptoms should be screened
for obstructive sleep apnea.»
Computer analysis of oxygen levels in the blood during sleep could — by itself — provide an easy, relatively inexpensive and sufficiently reliable way to determine which children who snore habitually could benefit from a diagnosis and treatment
for obstructive sleep apnea.
CPAP, weight loss, or
both for obstructive sleep apnea.
If you find yourself gasping for air or waking up frequently throughout the night, talk to your doctor: You may need to be screened
for obstructive sleep apnea, a potentially life - threatening condition that can leave you exhausted during the day (and prone to serious health problems), even after a full night's rest.
These changes are a risk factor
for obstructive sleep apnea.
Smoking is also a high risk factor
for obstructive sleep apnea.
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are at a higher risk
for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) according to findings presented at the 9th Annual Meeting of the Androgen Excess & PCOS Society.
The more severe sleep apnea is, the higher the risk of impaired glucose tolerance, which is why it's recommended that all women with PCOS get screened
for obstructive sleep apnea and receive proper treatment if diagnosed.