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Obstructive sleep apnea in epilepsy: a preliminary Egyptian study.

Hala A Shaheen1, Ann A Abd El-Kader, Amira M El Gohary

  • 1Department of Neurology, Faculty of medicine, Fayoum Univerisity, Fayoum, Egypt. Shaheen.hala@Yahoo.com

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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common in Egyptian children with epilepsy, and it may worsen seizure frequency. Further research into sleep apnea in epileptic patients is recommended.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Epileptology

Background:

  • The association between epilepsy and sleep apnea requires further investigation, particularly in diverse geographical regions like Egypt.
  • Understanding this link is crucial for comprehensive patient care and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of sleep apnea in Egyptian children diagnosed with epilepsy.
  • To assess the influence of sleep apnea on seizure frequency, characteristics, and sleep patterns in these children.

Main Methods:

  • A polysomnography study was conducted on pediatric epilepsy patients (up to 18 years).
  • Patients were categorized into obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and non-OSA groups based on apnea-hypopnea index.
  • A control group of healthy children was included for comparison, alongside EEG and video monitoring.

Main Results:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was identified in 42.3% of the studied children with epilepsy.
  • Patients with OSA exhibited a significantly higher frequency of seizures compared to those without OSA.
  • Specific sleep parameters, like hypopnea index in REM, correlated with increased awakenings and sleep disturbances.

Conclusions:

  • Sleep apnea is a prevalent condition among children with epilepsy in Egypt.
  • OSA may be a contributing factor to increased seizure frequency in epileptic children.
  • Routine screening for sleep apnea is recommended for all children diagnosed with epilepsy.