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Published on: August 18, 2023
[Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Interstitial Lung Disease: an underdiagnosed comorbidity]
Francisco León-Román1,2, Beatriz Pintado-Cort1, Mireia Dalmases3,4
1Servicio de Neumología, Hospital Universitario de Burgos, Burgos, España.
Abstract:
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common yet underdiagnosed comorbidity that significantly affects the clinical course, quality of life, and prognosis of patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD). The interaction between these two conditions suggests the presence of bidirectional pathophysiological mechanisms. The diagnosis of OSA in this setting is challenging due to symptom overlap and the limitations of currently available screening tools. Regarding the management of OSA in patients with ILD, there are no randomized clinical trials evaluating the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). This article reviews the available evidence on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of OSA in ILD.
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