Review Article
Year: 2020 | Month: September | Volume: 7 | Issue: 9 | Pages: 326-332
Analysis of Comparative Studies on Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Different Modes of Management
Vikram Sarbhai
Senior Consultant, Department of Pulmonology, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine,
National Heart Institute, New Delhi.
ABSTRACT
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common disorder with episodes of recurrent and intermittent cessation of breathing due to collapse of upper airway during sleep. This phenomenon happens because of abnormality in the neurological coordination in sleep leading to upper airways musculature instability. OSA Syndrome presents mostly in obese individual with snoring, recurrent intermittent hypoxia, sleep fragmentation leading to excessive daytime somnolence. It is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Different treatment options are now available for effective management. However, even after four decades, Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is still considered the gold standard treatment. Regular usage of CPAP is effective in improving the quality of life and reducing the clinical sequelae of obstructive sleep apnea.
Keywords: Continuous positive airway pressure, obstructive sleep apnea, oral appliance, positional therapy, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty.
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