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Neuromodulation in Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Vikas Naik1, Ninad Khandekar2, Milind Deogaonkar3
1Department of Neurosurgery, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Neurology India
|December 15, 2020
Summary
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is rising, causing health issues and accidents. Neuromodulation offers a promising, multi-level treatment approach for this complex sleep disorder.
Area of Science:
- Sleep Medicine
- Neurology
- Public Health
Background:
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) prevalence is increasing globally.
- Untreated OSA leads to significant health problems, accidents, and economic costs.
- Complex causes and consequences complicate OSA diagnosis and treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the challenges in diagnosing and treating obstructive sleep apnea.
- To explore neuromodulation as a novel therapeutic strategy for OSA.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of epidemiological data on OSA prevalence.
- Analysis of current OSA treatment modalities and their limitations.
- Evaluation of neuromodulation's potential mechanisms and applications in OSA.
Main Results:
- OSA is multifactorial, involving anatomical, physiological, and neurological factors.
- Current treatments like lifestyle changes, surgery, and oral appliances face compliance issues.
- Neuromodulation targets OSA causes at multiple levels, offering a promising alternative.
Conclusions:
- Neuromodulation presents a potentially effective, multi-target approach for obstructive sleep apnea.
- Further research is warranted to establish neuromodulation's efficacy and safety in OSA management.
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