Managing Comorbid Illness in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: What Can We Learn from Other Diseases?

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with numerous comorbid medical conditions. Symptoms of OSA may mimic those of comorbid conditions. The presence of OSA may worsen outcomes from the primary condition. Conversely, OSA treatment may benefit both sleep symptomatology and comorbid illness. Bec...

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Published inSleep medicine clinics Vol. 11; no. 3; p. 313
Main Authors Conwell, Walter D, Tsai, Sheila C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.2016
Subjects
Cardiovascular Diseases - epidemiology
Cardiovascular Diseases - therapy
Comorbidity
Endocrine System Diseases - epidemiology
Endocrine System Diseases - therapy
Humans
Lung Diseases - epidemiology
Lung Diseases - therapy
Mental Disorders - epidemiology
Mental Disorders - therapy
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - epidemiology
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - therapy
Sleep Wake Disorders - epidemiology
Sleep Wake Disorders - therapy
Comorbid disease
Hypersomnia
Obstructive sleep apnea
CPAP therapy
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Summary:Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with numerous comorbid medical conditions. Symptoms of OSA may mimic those of comorbid conditions. The presence of OSA may worsen outcomes from the primary condition. Conversely, OSA treatment may benefit both sleep symptomatology and comorbid illness. Because of potential significant benefit, it is important to screen for sleep apnea symptoms, to have a low threshold to perform diagnostic testing, to treat OSA if present, and to closely monitor symptoms. OSA management does not necessarily replace, but rather, should be performed in conjunction with primary therapy for comorbid conditions.
ISSN:1556-4088
DOI:10.1016/j.jsmc.2016.04.007