Impact of Gender on Symptoms and Comorbidities in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Bostan, Özge Can; Akcan, Beyza; Balcan, Baran; Peker, Yüksel

doi:10.5152/turkthoracj.2019.138

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“…RLS is one of the comorbidities that frequently accompany OSAS. In a study conducted in the sleep laboratory of a university hospital, the incidence of RLS was found to be 40.7% in women and 18.1% in men in 589 patients with OSAS (16). In our study, out of 320 moderate and severe OSAS cases, RLS was found in 72 (24%), and of these patients, 25% (n = 18) were female and 75% (n = 54) were male.…”

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Long-Term Effects of Positive Airway Pressure Treatment on Restless Legs Syndrome Severity in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

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2023

Osmangazi̇ Journal of Medicine

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To research how long-term positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy affects the severity of restless legs syndrome in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSASThe study included 320 individuals that were diagnosed with moderate and severe OSAS using polysomnography (PSG) and under PAP treatment. Among these patients, the demographic data of 72 patients who met the diagnostic criteria of restless legs syndrome (RLS) were analyzed. The patients were evaluated with the International RLS Study Group rating scale (IRLS) before and at the 12th month after PAP in the treatment of OSAS. The mean body mass index of the 72 patients with OSAS and RLS was 31.2 (±5.8), and their mean apnea-hypopnea index was 44.9±27.7. The prevalence of RLS in moderate and severe OSAS was 24%. There was a negative correlation between the IRLS score and mean oxygen saturation all night (r: -0.075), minimum oxygen saturation all night (r: -0.125), time spent below <90% saturation (r: -0.172), and sleep efficiency (r: 0.087) on PSG performed before PAP treatment, as well as a negative correlation between the IRLS score and weekly PAP use hours at the 12th month after PAP treatment (r: -0.316; p<0.001). The data obtained from this study suggest that the coexistence of OSAS and RLS is common and should not be overlooked in the diagnosis of comorbid diseases. Long-term PAP treatment is effective in reducing RLS symptoms. Further studies are needed on this subject.

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Long-Term Effects of Positive Airway Pressure Treatment on Restless Legs Syndrome Severity in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

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2023

Osmangazi̇ Journal of Medicine

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“…OSA-RLS complained more insomnia-specific symptoms than OSA, such as sleep-related worries. In a study conducted among 1317 patients admitted to a sleep apnea clinic, women with OSA complained more about restless legs symptoms (43.1 vs. 17.2%) than did men [51]. PLMD is a sleep disorder characterized by involuntary periodic limb movements that occur repetitively during sleep (PLMS) [6].…”

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More than sleepiness: prevalence and relevance of nonclassical symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea

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2022

Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine

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Purpose of reviewThe purpose of this review is to describe the nonclassical symptoms and manifestations occurring in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), both from a standpoint of prevalence and in terms of clinical relevance. Particular emphasis will be given to nightmares, comorbid insomnia, restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder, bruxism, morning headache, nocturia, acid reflux, chronic cough and dysphagia. Recent findingsA review of the recent literature suggests that nonclassical symptoms have a high prevalence, are underestimated, and can interact with quality of life. Although these disturbances may occur together by mere coincidence, they may interact reciprocally. However, the degree of symptoms is not always correlated with OSA severity. SummaryOSA is a heterogeneous disease with variable clinical manifestations. This review highlights the need for detailed evaluation of patients with OSA to diagnose other important sleep disorders and clinical manifestations, given their frequent association.

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Impact of Gender on Symptoms and Comorbidities in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Long-Term Effects of Positive Airway Pressure Treatment on Restless Legs Syndrome Severity in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Long-Term Effects of Positive Airway Pressure Treatment on Restless Legs Syndrome Severity in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

More than sleepiness: prevalence and relevance of nonclassical symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea

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