Current challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in the elderly
Giannicola Iannella, Antonino Maniaci, Giuseppe Magliulo, Salvatore Cocuzza, Ignazio La Mantia, Giovanni Cammaroto, Antonio Greco, Claudio Vicini
Abstract
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is a respiratory sleep disorder characterized by repeated episodes of partial or complete obstruction of the upper airways that occurs during the night. It is a common disease in the elderly population, with an estimated incidence ranging from 20% to 60% in those over the age of 65 years. Due to the high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in older people and considering the increase in the average age of the world population, it is essential to know how to diagnose and treat this disease in elderly patients.
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MedicineObstructive sleep apneaIncidence (geometry)PediatricsSleep apneaDiseasePopulationApneaPhysical therapyInternal medicinePhysicsOpticsEnvironmental healthObstructive Sleep Apnea ResearchTracheal and airway disordersCardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications