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Obstructive Sleep Apnea, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics, E-Book

Obstructive Sleep Apnea, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics, E-Book

Jim Barker | Shirley F. Jones

(2013)

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Abstract

This issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics will be Guest Edited by Jim Barker, MD CPE, FACP, FCCP, FAASM Shirley Fong Jones, MD, FCCP of Scott and White Memorial Hospital and will focus on Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Article topics include Weight loss, Pharmacologic therapy of obstructive sleep apnea, Alternative Therapies, Masks and Interfaces, Outcomes of treatment of hypersomnia for OSA, Effects of therapy on CV outcomes, Complex Sleep Apnea, Oral appliances, Cost of therapy, Medicolegal aspects of treatment, Residual sleepiness, Therapy and Metabolic Outcomes, and Therapies for Children with OSA.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover Cover
Obstructive Sleep Apnea i
Copyright\r ii
Sleep Medicine Clinics\r iv
Contributors v
Contents ix
Preface xiii
Anatomy and Physiology of Obstructive Sleep Apnea 425
Key points 425
Anatomy 425
Pathophysiology 427
Upper Airway Collapsibility 427
Effect of Lung Volumes 427
Upper Airway Dilator Muscle Activity 427
Arousal Response in OSA 428
Ventilatory Control Stability 428
Pharyngeal Neuropathy 428
Effect of risk factors on OSA 428
Obesity 428
Male Sex 429
Age 429
Summary 429
References 429
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Therapy and Metabolic Outcomes 433
Key points 433
Introduction 433
Epidemiology and interrelationships of obstructive sleep apnea, metabolic syndrome, and obesity 434
Physiologic and biological mechanisms of altered metabolic regulation in obstructive sleep apnea 435
Impact of Hypoxemia on Metabolic Function 435
Relationship of Sleep Fragmentation with Metabolic Regulation 436
Systemic Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Obstructive Sleep Apnea as Instigators of Altered Metabolic Function 436
Effect of obstructive sleep apnea treatment with continuous positive airway pressure on lipid biology and visceral adiposity 437
Obstructive sleep apnea treatment and hypertension 438
Effect of positive airway pressure and non–positive airway pressure modalities of obstructive sleep apnea therapy on compon ... 439
Uncontrolled Trials 439
Randomized Controlled Interventional Trials 442
Effect of Non–Positive Airway Pressure Modalities of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Therapy on Components of Metabolic Syndrome 447
Summary 447
References 448
Effects of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Therapy on Cardiovascular Disease 453
Key points 453
Overview of obstructive sleep apnea and associated cardiovascular outcomes 453
Subclinical atherosclerosis 454
Arrhythmias 456
Coronary heart disease 457
Stroke 458
References 460
Complex Sleep Apnea 463
Key points 463
Introduction 463
Pathophysiology 464
Treatment-emergent CompSA 464
Primary CompSA 467
Prevalence 467
Clinical characteristics 468
Natural history 469
Treatment 470
PAP 470
CPAP 470
BPAP and APAP 470
ASV 470
Non-PAP Management 471
Pharmacotherapy 471
Dead space 471
Oxygen 472
Clinical implications 472
References 472
Mask Interfaces 477
Key points 477
Introduction 477
Nasal mask 477
Full face mask/oronasal mask 478
Oral mask 479
Nasal pillows 479
Combination devices 480
Pediatric population 480
General considerations 480
Summary 481
References 481
Therapies for Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea 483
Key points 483
Diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in children 483
Specific therapies 484
Adenotonsillectomy 484
Partial Tonsillectomy 486
Positive Airway Pressure 486
Pharmacologic Therapies 487
Nasal steroids 487
Leukotriene receptor antagonists 487
Other Nonsurgical Therapies 487
Rapid maxillary expansion 487
Oral appliances 487
Positional therapy 487
Weight loss 488
Supplemental oxygen 488
Other Surgical Therapies 488
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty 488
Tracheostomy 488
Bariatric surgery 488
Special populations 488
Infants 488
Children with Craniofacial Abnormalities 489
Obese Children 489
Down Syndrome 489
Prader-Willi Syndrome 489
Summary 490
References 490
Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea 495
Key points 495
Introduction 495
Nose, nasal cavity, and nasopharynx 496
Soft palate 497
Hard palate 497
Oropharynx 498
Tonsillectomy 498
Tongue Surgeries 498
Hypopharynx 498
Epiglottis 499
Larynx 499
Craniofacial 499
Neck 500
Summary 501
References 502
Overview of Oral Appliance Therapy for the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea 505
Key points 505
Introduction 505
Classification and mechanism of action 506
Efficacy and side effects 506
Symptoms of temporomandibular disorder 506
Occlusal symptoms 508
Bite registration 509
Clinical evaluation 509
Nasal Obstruction 509
Maxillomandibular Shape 510
Oropharyngeal 510
Musculoskeletal 511
Summary 512
References 512
Appendix Clinical evaluation form 514
Weight Loss in the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea 517
Key points 517
Surgical therapies 518
Pharmacologic therapies 520
Lifestyle interventions 521
Continuous positive airway pressure 522
Summary 522
References 522
Pharmacologic Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea 527
Key points 527
Introduction 527
Pharmacotherapeutic agents 528
Medications that Promote Alertness in Treated OSA Patients 528
Modafinil and armodafinil use in CPAP users with RES 528
Possible long-term use of stimulant therapy in sleepy OSA patients 529
Possible role of stimulants in acute withdrawal from CPAP 529
Stimulants in OSA and major depression 529
Other stimulants (caffeine, amphetamine, methamphetamine, methylphenidate) 529
Pharmacologic Agents that Reduce Nasal Air Resistance and Congestion 530
Nasal steroid sprays, leukotriene inhibitors, decongestants, domperidone 530
Pharmacotherapeutic Agents that Stimulate Ventilation 531
Acetazolamide 531
Methylxanthine derivatives (theophylline, aminophylline) 531
Nicotinic agents 531
Glutamate antagonists 532
Doxapram 532
Opioid antagonists 532
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors 532
Serotonergic agents and REM suppressants 533
Endocrinologic Disorders and Sleep Apnea 534
Acromegaly 534
Hypothyroidism 534
Should all patients with OSA be screened for thyroid dysfunction? 534
Does treatment of hypothyroidism improve sleep apnea? 534
Should female patients with severe OSA be screened for Hashimoto thyroiditis? 535
Progesterone, estrogen, androgens, and androgen blockade 535
γ-Aminobutyric acid agonists 535
Medications for Comorbid Conditions (Heart Failure, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Obesity) 535
Medications to Avoid/Monitor in Patients with OSA (Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates, Narcotics, Anesthetics) 536
Benzodiazepines and barbiturates 536
Opioids 536
Anesthetic agents 537
Summary 537
References 537
Alternative Therapies for Obstructive Sleep Apnea 543
Key points 543
Introduction 543
Nasal resistive devices 543
Positional therapy 545
Snore pillows 547
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation 547
Acupuncture 549
Speech exercises 550
Musical instruments 550
Nasal cannulas 551
Nasal strips 552
Diaphragmatic pacing 553
Summary 553
References 553
Cost of Therapy 557
Key points 557
Background 557
Diagnosis 557
Cost of treatment 560
Cost-Effectiveness of Oral Appliances 561
Cost-Effectiveness of CPAP Versus OA 561
Costs Associated with Surgical Procedures 562
Costs related to lack of treatment for OSA 563
Societal Costs of Unrecognized OSA 563
Costs of Inadequate Adherence to CPAP 564
Costs of novel therapies 566
Nasal EPAP 567
OPT 567
Summary 567
References 568
Residual Sleepiness in Obstructive Sleep Apnea 571
Key points 571
Introduction 571
Definition of EDS 571
Measuring EDS 572
Causes of residual sleepiness in patients with OSA 573
Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia Theory 573
OSA in Insufficient Sleep 574
Depression 574
Narcolepsy 574
Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Leg Movements in Sleep 575
Inadequate CPAP Treatment 575
Underlying Causes of Residual Sleepiness: Biomarkers, Cytokines, and Hormones 576
Treatment of EDS in Patients with OSA 578
Summary 579
References 579
Outcomes of Therapy for Hypersomnia for Obstructive Sleep Apnea 583
Key points 583
What is hypersomnia? 584
Cause and effects of hypersomnia in patients with OSA 584
Measurements of excessive daytime sleepiness 585
Hypersomnia with OSA despite positive airway pressure treatment 586
Possible causes of excessive daytime sleepiness and changes noted in patients with OSA treated with PAP therapy 587
Treatments for hypersomnia with obstructive sleep apnea in patients treated with PAP therapy 588
Summary 588
References 589
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Transportation 591
Key points 591
Introduction 591
Consequences of OSA on neurocognitive performance 592
Neurocognitive Function and OSA 592
Sleep Loss: Consequences and Perception 592
Assessment of excessive sleepiness and alertness 594
Subjective Assessments of Excessive Sleepiness 594
Objective Assessments of Excessive Sleepiness and Alertness 595
MSLT 595
MWT 596
Simulated driving performance 596
Real-world driving performance 597
OSA and MVAs 598
Risk and Costs of Accidents in Patients with OSA 598
Effects of Therapy for OSA on Accidents 598
Laws and regulations regarding OSA screening 599
Foundation of Laws and Regulations 599
OSA and Commercial Driver’s Licenses 599
OSA and Personal/Noncommercial Driving 602
OSA and Other Professions 602
Role of the sleep physician 602
Summary 602
References 603
Index 607