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[Respiratory sleep disorders in the elderly].

J P Janssens1, S Pautex, H Hilleret

  • 1Département de gériatrie, Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève. jansen@cmu.unige.ch

Revue Medicale De La Suisse Romande
|January 5, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD) are common in older adults and can worsen sleep quality. Identifying and treating SRBD may improve cognitive function and overall health in the elderly.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Neurology

Context:

  • Aging is linked to declining sleep quality.
  • Sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD) are increasingly implicated in age-related sleep disturbances.
  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) prevalence rises with age, often presenting with subtle symptoms.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the prevalence and impact of SRBD in older adults.
  • To explore the association between SRBD and neurological or cardiac conditions.
  • To investigate the relationship between SRBD and cognitive decline, particularly in dementia.

Summary:

  • SRBD, including OSA, central apnea, and periodic breathing, are more frequent in older individuals.
  • These disorders are associated with neurological conditions, heart failure, and cerebrovascular diseases, impacting prognosis.
  • While SRBD's effect on cognition is modest in non-demented individuals, it's more pronounced in Alzheimer's disease, suggesting a potential link to cognitive impairment.

Impact:

  • SRBD can contribute to daytime somnolence, delirium, and unexplained heart failure in the elderly.
  • Consideration of SRBD is crucial for managing cognitive decline and may represent a cause of reversible dementia.
  • Early detection and management of SRBD in aging populations can potentially improve functional recovery and survival rates.

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