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ATS Core Curriculum 2021. Adult Sleep Medicine: Sleep Apnea.

Shazia M Jamil1,2, Shirin Shafazand3, Katherine A Dudley4

  • 1Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California.

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Summary
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This summary covers updates on sleep-disordered breathing, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its link to metabolic syndrome. Management strategies for OSA and comorbid insomnia are also discussed.

Keywords:
central sleep apneainsomniametabolic syndromeobstructive sleep apneaupper airway surgery

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Area of Science:

  • Sleep Medicine
  • Pulmonology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • The American Thoracic Society Sleep Core Curriculum provides essential updates for clinicians.
  • This year's focus is on sleep-disordered breathing and its comprehensive management.
  • Key topics include obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), metabolic syndrome, and central sleep apnea.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize current knowledge and management strategies for various sleep-disordered breathing conditions.
  • To highlight the association between OSA and metabolic syndrome, independent of obesity.
  • To discuss evolving sleep practices during a pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical guidelines on sleep-disordered breathing.
  • Exploration of pathophysiological mechanisms linking OSA and metabolic syndrome.
  • Analysis of treatment modalities for OSA, including surgical options and positive airway pressure therapy.

Main Results:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked to metabolic syndrome through sleep fragmentation and intermittent hypoxia.
  • Surgical interventions for OSA can significantly reduce disease severity and improve adherence to positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy.
  • Patient-centered approaches are crucial for managing comorbid insomnia and OSA, integrating PAP and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the complex pathophysiology of central sleep apnea is vital for effective management.
  • Adapting sleep practices during pandemics requires balancing patient safety and care sustainability.
  • Integrated management strategies are essential for addressing the multifaceted nature of sleep-disordered breathing.