Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 64 - 67
Published: July 7, 2024
Objectives:
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
analyze
clinical
profile,
risk
factors,
and
pulmonary
function
test
(PFT)
in
patients
with
obstructive
sleep
apnea
(OSA).
Methods:
This
a
prospective
undertaken
the
department
medicine
tertiary
care
medical
institute
which
adult
OSA
were
included
on
basis
predefined
inclusion
exclusion
criteria.
Demographic
details
noted.
Gender
distribution,
age
factors
studied.
Severity
assessed
by
hypopnea
index
(AHI).
PFTs
done
all
cases.
Results:
Out
60
studied
cases,
there
39
(65.00%)
males
21
(35.00%)
females
M:
F
ratio
1:
0.53.
mean
cases
51.58±11.14
years.
most
common
factor
present
increased
neck
circumference.
OSA,
as
determined
AHI,
found
be
mild,
moderate,
severe
34
(56.67%),
20
(33.33%),
6
(10.00%)
patients,
respectively.
Snoring
that
bothersome
others
presenting
complaints
52
(86.67%)
PFT
normal
23
(38.33%)
whereas
well
restrictive
features
seen
16
(26.67%)
14
(23.33%)
Conclusion:
should
during
workup
lung
disease
may
coexist
cause
an
increase
mortality.
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
109(3), P. e1267 - e1279
Published: Sept. 27, 2023
Abstract
Obstructive
sleep
apnea
(OSA)
and
obesity
are
highly
prevalent
bidirectionally
associated.
OSA
is
underrecognized,
however,
particularly
in
women.
By
mechanisms
that
overlap
with
those
of
obesity,
increases
the
risk
developing,
or
having
poor
outcomes
from,
comorbid
chronic
disorders
impairs
quality
life.
Using
2
illustrative
cases,
we
discuss
relationships
between
type
diabetes,
dyslipidemia,
cardiovascular
disease,
cognitive
disturbance,
mood
disorders,
lower
urinary
tract
symptoms,
sexual
function,
reproductive
disorders.
The
differences
men
women,
phenotypic
variability
OSA,
highlighted.
When
probability
high
due
to
consistent
comorbidities,
both,
a
diagnostic
study
advisable.
Continuous
positive
airway
pressure
mandibular
advancement
splints
improve
symptoms.
Benefits
for
comorbidities
variable
depending
on
nightly
duration
use.
contrast,
weight
loss
optimization
lifestyle
behaviors
consistently
beneficial.
Ear Nose & Throat Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Objective:
To
compare
the
efficacy
of
surgical
treatment
in
patients
with
obstructive
sleep
apnea-hypopnea
syndrome
(OSAHS)
involving
a
standalone
modified
uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
(mUPPP)
and
radiofrequency
coblation
inferior
turbinoplasty
mUPPP.
Methods:
In
this
study,
retrospective
analysis
79
OSAHS
turbinate
hypertrophy
oropharyngeal
obstruction
undergoing
was
performed.
According
to
different
methods,
were
divided
into
2
groups
(Group
A
Group
B).
included
36
treated
B
43
mUPPP
bilateral
turbinoplasty.
Polysomnography
(PSG),
active
anterior
rhinomanometry,
success
rate,
complication
used
assess
groups.
The
successful
result
defined
as
50%
or
greater
decrease
index
(AHI)
postoperative
PSG.
Results:
Before
surgery,
there
no
significant
differences
age,
gender,
neck
circumference,
body
mass
index,
Friedman
tongue
position
grade,
tonsil
size
Epworth
sleepiness
scale
score,
total
nasal
resistance
(TNR),
AHI
lowest
O
saturation
(LSaO
)
between
After
6
months
follow-up
visits,
AHI,
LSaO
,
TNR
showed
improvement
compared
A.
rate
76.74%
52.78%
(
P
=
.025).
There
difference
(13.89%
vs
23.26%,
.290).
Conclusion:
For
obstruction,
appears
be
more
effective
method
than
alone.
Clinical Hypertension,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
31(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Our
study
investigates
the
temporality
of
factors
that
modulate
risk
for
developing
hypertension
(HTN)
among
patients
with
obstructive
sleep
apnea
(OSA)
without
preexisting
HTN
at
baseline.
cohort
consisted
OSA
cases
(based
on
International
Classification
Diseases,
9th/10th
Revision)
20
common
comorbidities
selected
using
a
previously
validated
electronic
health
record
(EHR)-based
algorithm.
We
constructed
survival
model
to
estimate
time-to-first
diagnosis
(among
HTN).
included
those
along
sex,
body
mass
index,
race,
and
age.
also
performed
validation
date
identified
from
our
algorithm
by
utilizing
chart
reviews
in
400
randomly
chosen
EHR-defined
cases.
Among
53,035
diagnosed
between
2012
2021,
31,741
(59.8%)
were
thus
met
inclusion
criteria.
Within
cohort,
15,830
(50.1%)
did
not
develop
HTN.
Cardiovascular
conditions
(including
atrial
fibrillation,
coronary
atherosclerosis,
hypercholesterolemia,
diabetes),
tobacco
use,
anemia,
osteoarthrosis,
gastroesophageal
reflux
disease
observed
increase
incident
Allergic
rhinitis,
fatigue,
joint
pain,
vitamin
D
deficiency
Chart
review
demonstrated
diagnoses
documented
notes
median
38
days
738
days,
respectively,
prior
being
coded
EHR.
In
large
EHR
sample,
we
are
associated
increased
OSA.
These
findings
may
help
guide
counseling
efforts
newly
regarding
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 542 - 542
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
This
review
explores
the
emerging
relationship
between
obstructive
sleep
apnea
(OSA)
and
periodontal
disease
(PD),
emphasizing
shared
inflammatory
pathways,
overlapping
risk
factors,
potential
systemic
health
implications.
Both
conditions
are
characterized
by
chronic
inflammation
oxidative
stress,
which
independently
contribute
to
cardiovascular
disease,
diabetes,
other
disorders.
Evidence
suggests
a
bidirectional
relationship,
with
OSA-related
hypoxia
exacerbating
tissue
breakdown
PD-induced
potentially
influencing
OSA
severity.
However,
causative
nature
of
PD
remains
uncertain,
largely
due
inconsistencies
in
diagnostic
criteria,
methodological
variability,
study
heterogeneity.
highlights
essential
role
systematic
reviews
(SRs)
synthesizing
current
evidence,
identifying
research
gaps,
guiding
future
studies.
To
maximize
their
impact,
SRs
should
adhere
rigorous
quality
standards,
improve
transparency
data
reporting,
address
heterogeneity
included
Future
focus
on
longitudinal
interventional
designs,
standardize
protocols,
investigate
biomarkers,
oral
microbiome
profiles,
mediators
elucidate
mechanisms
linking
PD.
Multidisciplinary
collaboration
dental
specialists
is
crucial
advancing
evidence-based
strategies
that
patient
outcomes
broader
implications
these
often
coexisting
conditions.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 13, 2025
Obstructive
sleep
apnoea
is
a
common
yet
frequently
underdiagnosed
condition
in
patients
with
type
2
diabetes,
particularly
primary
care.
Early
detection
important,
as
untreated
may
contribute
to
worsened
metabolic
control
and
increased
cardiovascular
risk.
This
study
evaluated
164
diabetes
found
that
75%
had
obstructive
apnoea,
31%
requiring
treatment
for
moderate
severe
cases.
Predicting
which
medical
indicated
(i.e.,
OSA)
proved
challenging,
typical
clinical
symptoms
most
other
readily
available
parameters
be
unreliable
indicators.
However,
central
fat
distribution,
by
higher
waist-to-hip
ratio
(odds
3.31,
95%
confidence
interval
1.91–6.25,
p
=
0.0032),
the
presence
of
albuminuria
7.46,
1.99–27.89,
0.0244),
emerged
significant
predictors,
representing
novel
finding.
Screening
tools
such
STOP-Bang
questionnaire
limited
predictive
accuracy.
These
findings
highlight
importance
targeted
screening
those
distribution
or
albuminuria,
reduce
underdiagnosis
potentially
improve
outcomes.
Statins,
a
kind
of
3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl
coenzyme
A
(HMG-CoA)
reductase
inhibitors,
are
first-line
cholesterol-lowering
drugs
that
widely
used
in
the
primary
and
secondary
prevention
coronary
atherosclerotic
heart
disease
(CAD).
However,
safety
statins
has
been
spotlight
as
recent
studies
have
shown
may
increase
incidence
diabetes.
Therefore,
we
conducted
study
use
new-onset
diabetes(NODM)
people
with
hypertension
obstructive
sleep
apnea
(OSA)
to
better
understand
relationship
provide
guidance
for
future
clinical
management.
We
retrospective
cohort
using
data
from
Urumchi
Hypertension
Database
(UHDATA),
including
patients
aged
≥
18
years
diagnosed
apnoea
treated
at
our
Centre
between
2015
2019.
The
was
followed
until
November
2023
endpoint
new
onset
diabetes
during
follow-up
period.
hazard
ratio
(HR)
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
were
calculated
Cox
proportional
hazards
model.
Sensitivity
analyses
performed
by
excluding
those
pre-diabetes
baseline.
8755
OSA,
80.1%
up.
During
median
31
months,
740
developed
NODM.
NODM
per
1000
person-years
53.1.
In
regression
analysis,
risk
is
significantly
higher
who
continue
take
(HR
=
1.77,
CI,
1.34-2.34,
P
<
0.001),
results
remain
significant
sensitive
analysis.
OSA
hypertension,
continuous
increases
physicians
should
be
vigilant
about
monitoring
blood
glucose
levels
when
this
patients.
Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 19, 2025
Purpose:
The
relationship
between
regional
fat
and
obstructive
sleep
apnea
(OSA)
remains
poorly
understood.
This
study
seeks
to
explore
the
link
OSA,
utilizing
data
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES).
Methods:
cross-sectional
analysis
used
NHANES
2015-2018
data.
OSA
symptoms
were
assessed
through
questionnaires.
Regional
mass
(FM)
was
measured
using
dual-energy
X-ray
absorptiometry,
including
trunk,
arm,
leg,
android,
gynoid,
abdominal
FM.
index
(FMI)
calculated
by
dividing
FM
square
of
height.
Logistic
regression
evaluated
association
FMI
with
univariate
stratified
analyses
identify
potential
effect
modifiers.
Results:
A
total
3,099
participants
included,
1,595
classified
into
group.
Significant
associations
found
several
FMIs,
abdomen.
These
consistent
in
males,
females,
leg
gynoid
not
linked
OSA.
Stratified
race
revealed
significant
indices
(trunk,
FMI)
non-Hispanic
Whites
other
Hispanics.
No
observed
Mexican
American
or
Black
groups.
Stratification
body
(BMI)
indicated
distinct
profiles:
obese
individuals
(BMI
≥30)
showed
limited
while
nonobese
<30)
displayed
broader
encompassing
all
FMIs.
Both
highlighted
as
strongest
predictor
Conclusion:
Higher
FMI,
particularly
fat,
is
associated
an
increased
risk
stronger
male,
White,
populations.