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Laharnar N, Bailly S, Basoglu OK, Buskova J, Drummond M, Fanfulla F, Mihaicuta S, Pataka A, Riha RL, Bouloukaki I, Testelmans D, Trakada G, Verbraecken J, Zimmermann S, Penzel T, Fietze I. Bed partner perception of CPAP therapy on relationship satisfaction and intimacy-A European perspective from the ESADA network. J Sleep Res 2024; 33:e14125. [PMID: 38084019 DOI: 10.1111/jsr.14125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
Abstract
Obstructive sleep apnea increases morbidity and mortality risks. The most common treatment is continuous positive airway pressure, with nasal mask usage being important, but not always optimal. While most research on treatment adherence focuses on the patient, the bed partner's involvement may be detrimental. Our study aim is to obtain a European-wide picture of the bed partner's attitude and support towards continuous positive airway pressure therapy, including effects on relationship satisfaction and intimacy. The English translation of a German bed partner questionnaire, assessing relationship satisfaction and three major components (general attitude, perceived mask looks, intimacy effects) was distributed within the European Sleep Apnea Database Network and translated in participating countries' local language. Data were collected for 2 years. In total, 10 European countries (13 sleep centres) participated with 1546 questionnaires. Overall, 91% of bed partners had a positive attitude towards continuous positive airway pressure therapy, 86% perceived mask looks not negative, 64% stated no negative intimacy effects. More specifically, 71% mentioned improved sleep quality, 68% supported nightly device usage. For 41% of bed partners, relationship satisfaction increased (no change for 47%). These results were significantly more pronounced in Eastern/Southern Europe compared with Middle Europe, especially regarding intimacy effects. However, increased continuous positive airway pressure therapy length affected attitude negatively. These results provide necessary information to improve treatment strategies by including educational couple-focused approaches. Among others, we revealed that negative intimacy effects are not considered a barrier to continuous positive airway pressure adherence. These results may inspire more research identifying regional gaps with need for treatment adjustments.
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- Naima Laharnar
- Interdisciplinary Center of Sleep Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Grenoble Alpes University, Inserm, U1300, CHU Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
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- Department of Chest Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic
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- Sleep and Non-Invasive Ventilation Unit, Hospital São João, Porto Faculty of Medicine, Porto University, Porto, Portugal
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- Respiratory Function and Sleep Unit, Clinical Scientific Institutes Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- Center for Research and Innovation in Precision Medicine of Respiratory Diseases, Department of Pulmonology, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timișoara, Romania
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- Respiratory Failure Unit, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, G. Papanikolaou Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Sleep Medicine, Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Sleep Disorders Unit, Department of Respiratory Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Rethymno, Greece
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- Sleep Disorders Centre, University Hospital Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- Multidisciplinary Sleep Disorders Centre, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Sleep Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Sleep Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Sleep Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Medicine, Southwest Medical University Affiliated Zigong Hospital, Zigong, China
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Fujita Y, Yamauchi M, Muro S. Assessment and management of continuous positive airway pressure therapy in patient with obstructive sleep apnea. Respir Investig 2024; 62:645-650. [PMID: 38759606 DOI: 10.1016/j.resinv.2024.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) causes excessive daytime sleepiness, impaired daytime functioning, and an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a highly effective therapy for moderate to severe OSA. Although CPAP adherence is commonly assessed using a 4-hthreshold, determining the optimal usage time based on clinical outcomes is crucial. While subjective sleepiness often improves with ≥4 h of CPAP usage, an extended duration (≥6 h) may be necessary to impact objective sleepiness. CPAP demonstrated a modest yet clinically meaningful dose-dependent effect on lowering blood pressure. For patients seeking antihypertensive benefits from CPAP therapy, the goal should extend beyond 4 h of use to maximize the therapeutic impact. Recognizing individual variations in sleep duration and responses to CPAP therapy is essential. The adoption of 'individualized goals for CPAP use,' outlining target times for specific outcomes, should also consider an individual's total sleep duration, including periods without CPAP. The impact of CPAP on clinical outcomes may vary, even with the same duration of CPAP use, depending on the period without CPAP use, particularly during the first or second half of sleep. Patients who remove or initiate CPAP midway or have a low CPAP usage frequency may require different forms of guidance. Tailoring patient education to address CPAP usage patterns may be necessary to enhanced satisfaction, self-efficacy, and adherence to therapy. Management of CPAP treatment should be personalized to meet individual needs and adapted based on specific response patterns for achieving treatment efficacy.
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- Yukio Fujita
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan.
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan; Department of Clinical Pathophysiology of Nursing, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan
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Valentina P, Giovanna BE, Paolo B, Eleonora V. Effectiveness of continuous positive airway pressure therapy on romantic relationships and intimacy among individuals with obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and a meta-analysis. J Sleep Res 2024:e14262. [PMID: 38925562 DOI: 10.1111/jsr.14262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 05/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Obstructive sleep apnea is a common yet often overlooked chronic sleep disorder with significant health implications globally. Bedpartners play a vital role in motivating individuals with obstructive sleep apnea to seek medical help, though their sleep quality may suffer, straining the couple's relationship. From September 2023 to January 2024, utilizing PubMed, Scopus, BioMed Central, Cochrane Library, ScienceDirect and www.clinicaltrials.gov databases, this systematic review meticulously examined data from 27 studies to investigate how continuous positive airway pressure therapy, recognized as the gold-standard for treating obstructive sleep apnea, may positively influence psychological dynamics within couples. Additionally, a meta-analysis was conducted on nine studies, to assess the effect of continuous positive airway pressure on erectile function, which is often compromised in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. The PRISMA checklist and specific quality assessments were followed to ensure methodological rigour and transparency. Findings reveal positive changes in conflict resolution for patients with obstructive sleep apnea post- continuous positive airway pressure adaptation (p < 0.05). Emotional functioning (p = 0.002) and social relationships (p < 0.001) also show improvements in bedpartners. While six subjective assessments indicate enhancements in sexual quality of life for patients with obstructive sleep apnea, challenges related to continuous positive airway pressure use as a barrier to intimacy are acknowledged. Focusing on male patients with obstructive sleep apnea, findings demonstrated a substantial improvement in erectile function post-continuous positive airway pressure utilization, with a Z-score of 4.84 (p < 0.00001). Female patients with obstructive sleep apnea using continuous positive airway pressure show no significant improvements in sexual functioning, while female bedpartners report positive changes. These insights emphasize the importance of holistic approaches in addressing the impact of obstructive sleep apnea on both individuals and their relationships.
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- Poletti Valentina
- Department of Psychology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy
- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milan, Italy
- Sleep Centre, IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy
- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milan, Italy
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Fietze I, Rosenblum L, Ossadnik S, Gogarten JH, Zimmermann S, Penzel T, Laharnar N. Nocturnal positive pressure ventilation improves relationship satisfaction of patients with OSA and their partners. Sleep Med 2023; 111:191-198. [PMID: 37797413 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2023.08.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) ventilation is considered the therapeutic standard for obstructed sleep apnea (OSA). Therapy success may also be affected by the patient's bed partner. A questionnaire was developed and tested that measures the attitude of the bed partner towards CPAP therapy and relationship effects. METHODS A new questionnaire to capture bed partners' attitude towards CPAP mask therapy was used with an anonymous sample of 508 bed partners. Possible constructs underlying the attitude of the bed partner towards mask appearance have been investigated by means of a Principal Components Analysis. RESULTS The survey revealed bed partners' positive attitude towards their partner's CPAP therapy (over 90% of bed partners were happy with the therapy, over 75% would recommend the therapy). Importantly, the bed partners' satisfaction with the relationship increased significantly during CPAP therapy (before therapy: 49% were satisfied, after therapy initiation: 70%; p<.001). There was a strong correlation between support for CPAP therapy and improved sleep quality of bed partners (r = 0.352, p>.001). Furthermore, the validation of the questionnaire through principal components analysis revealed three major factors: Attitude (of the bed partner towards CPAP therapy), Looks (of the mask perceived by the bed partner), Intimacy (effect of CPAP therapy on relationship and intimacy). CONCLUSION Both, the OSA patient and the bed partner benefit from CPAP therapy. This is the first bed partner questionnaire - interviewing the bed partner alone and anonymously - that showed that CPAP therapy also positively influences the relationship. We recommend that the bed partner be involved in the CPAP treatment from the start of therapy.
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- Ingo Fietze
- Department of Internal Medicine and Dermatology, Interdisciplinary Center of Sleep Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Dermatology, Interdisciplinary Center of Sleep Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Dermatology, Interdisciplinary Center of Sleep Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Dermatology, Interdisciplinary Center of Sleep Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Dermatology, Interdisciplinary Center of Sleep Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Dermatology, Interdisciplinary Center of Sleep Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Dermatology, Interdisciplinary Center of Sleep Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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May AM, Patel SR, Yamauchi M, Verma TK, Weaver TE, Chai-Coetzer CL, Thornton JD, Ewart G, Showers T, Ayas NT, Parthasarathy S, Mehra R, Billings ME. Moving toward Equitable Care for Sleep Apnea in the United States: Positive Airway Pressure Adherence Thresholds: An Official American Thoracic Society Policy Statement. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2023; 207:244-254. [PMID: 36722719 PMCID: PMC9896653 DOI: 10.1164/rccm.202210-1846st] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Background: Positive airway pressure (PAP) is a highly effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but adherence limits its efficacy. In addition, coverage of PAP by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and other insurers in the United States depends on adherence. This leaves many beneficiaries without PAP, disproportionally impacting non-white and low socioeconomic position patients with OSA and exacerbating sleep health disparities. Methods: An inter-professional, multidisciplinary, international committee with various stakeholders was formed. Three working groups (the historical policy origins, impact of current policy, and international PAP coverage models) met and performed literature reviews and discussions. Using surveys and an iterative discussion-based consensus process, the policy statement recommendations were created. Results: In this position paper, we advocate for policy change to CMS PAP coverage requirements to reduce inequities and align with patient-centered goals. We specifically call for eradicating repeat polysomnography, eliminating the 4-hour rule, and focusing on patient-oriented outcomes such as improved sleepiness and sleep quality. Conclusions: Modifications to the current policies for PAP insurance coverage could improve health disparities.
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Joymangul JS, Sekhari A, Grasset O, Moalla N. Homecare interventions as a Service model for Obstructive sleep Apnea: Delivering personalised phone call using patient profiling and adherence predictions. Int J Med Inform 2023; 170:104935. [PMID: 36473408 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2022.104935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder that leads to different pathologies like depression and cardiovascular problems. The first-line medical treatment for OSA is Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy. However, this therapy has the lowest adherence level when compared to other homecare therapies. Consequently, the main objective of this paper is to increase this adherence level with methods that can be replicated in a large number of patients. METHODS The Homecare Intervention as a Service model can build, verify, and deliver per-sonalised home care interventions. With the Homecare Intervention as a Service model, we build and provide on-demand personalised interventions according to the patient's needs. The 2 core components of this model are patient clustering and CPAP adherence predictions. To define the patient profiles and predict the adherence level, we apply the K-means and the Logistic Regression algorithm respectively. To support these algorithms, we use the CPAP monitoring data and qualitative data on the patients. RESULTS We demonstrate that there are 3 patient profiles (non-adherent, attempter, and adherent). We draw a comparison with multiple machine learning algorithms to predict CPAP adherence at 30, 60 and 90 days. In this case, the Logistic Regression gives the best results with a f1-score of 0.84 for30 days, 0.79 for 60 days and 0.76 for 90 days. These newly build profiles were to be used to deliver personalised phone call interventions. The phone call intervention shows an increase in adherence by 1.02 h/night for non-adherent patients and 0.69 h/night for attempter patients. CONCLUSIONS This is the first study in CPAP therapy that formalises the process of transforming raw data into effective home care interventions that can be delivered directly to the patients. In fact,it is the first time that both patient characterisation and predictions based on data are used to provide personalised patient management for CPAP therapy. Our model is flexible to be extended to new types of interventions and other homecare therapies.
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Waldman LT, Parthasarathy S, Villa KF, Bron M, Bujanover S, Brod M. Understanding the burden of illness of excessive daytime sleepiness associated with obstructive sleep apnea: a qualitative study. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2020; 18:128. [PMID: 32381095 PMCID: PMC7206792 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-020-01382-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), which may go undiagnosed and can significantly impair a patient's health-related quality of life (HRQOL). This qualitative research examined timing and reasons patients sought medical care for their EDS and OSA symptoms, and the impact of EDS on HRQOL. METHODS Focus groups were conducted in 3 US cities with 42 participants currently experiencing EDS with OSA. Transcripts were coded and analyzed using an adapted grounded theory approach common to qualitative research. RESULTS Over three-fifths of study participants (n = 26, 62%) were currently using a positive airway pressure (PAP) or dental device; one-third (n = 14, 33%) had previously used a positive airway pressure (PAP) or dental device, and the remainder had either used another treatment (n = 1, 2%) or were treatment naïve (n = 1, 2%). Twenty-two participants (52%) reported experiencing OSA symptoms for ≥1 year, with an average duration of 11.4 (median 8.0, range 1-37) years before seeking medical attention. Several (n = 7, 32%) considered their symptoms to be "normal," rather than signaling a serious medical condition. Thirty participants (71%) discussed their reasons for ultimately seeking medical attention, which included: input from spouse/partner, another family member, or friend (n = 20, 67%); their own concern about particular symptoms (n = 7, 23%); and/or falling asleep while driving (n = 5, 17%). For all 42 participants, HRQOL domains impacted by EDS included: physical health and functioning (n = 40, 95%); work productivity (n = 38, 90%); daily life functioning (n = 39, 93%); cognition (n = 38, 90%); social life/relationships (n = 37, 88%); and emotions (n = 30, 71%). CONCLUSIONS Findings suggest that patients may be unaware that their symptoms could indicate OSA requiring evaluation and treatment. Even following diagnosis, EDS associated with OSA can continue to substantially affect HRQOL and daily functioning. Further research is needed to address diagnostic delays and unmet treatment needs for patients with EDS associated with OSA.
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- University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences and Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ USA
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- The Brod Group, 219 Julia Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941 USA
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Morsy NE, Farrag NS, Zaki NFW, Badawy AY, Abdelhafez SA, El-Gilany AH, El Shafey MM, Pandi-Perumal SR, Spence DW, BaHammam AS. Obstructive sleep apnea: personal, societal, public health, and legal implications. REVIEWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 2019; 34:153-169. [PMID: 31085749 DOI: 10.1515/reveh-2018-0068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 02/22/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a widely prevalent sleep-related breathing disorder, which leads to several life-threatening diseases. OSA has systemic effects on various organ systems. Untreated OSA is associated with long-term health consequences including hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, depression, metabolic disorders, and stroke. In addition, untreated OSA is reported to be associated with cognitive dysfunction, impaired productivity at the workplace and in an increased risk of motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) resulting in injury and fatality. Other consequences of OSA include, but are not limited to, impaired vigilance, daytime somnolence, performance deficits, morning headaches, mood disturbances, neurobehavioral impairments, and general malaise. Additionally, OSA has become an economic burden on most health systems all over the world. Many driving license regulations have been developed to reduce MVAs among OSA patients. Methods Studies of the personal, societal, public health, and legal aspects of OSA are reviewed. Data were collected through the following databases: MEDLINE, Google Scholar, Scopus, SAGE Research Methods, and ScienceDirect. Conclusion OSA leads to worsening of patients' personal relationships, decreasing work productivity, and increasing occupational accidents as well as MVAs. The costs of undiagnosed and untreated OSA to healthcare organizations are excessive. Thus, proper management of OSA will benefit not only the patient but will also provide widespread benefits to the society as a whole.
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- Nesreen E Morsy
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
- Mansoura University Sleep Center, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, P.O. Box 36551, Gomhoria Street, Mansoura 35511, Egypt
- Mansoura University Sleep Center, Mansoura, Egypt, E-mail:
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- The University Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Strategic Technologies Program of the National Plan for Sciences, Technology, and Innovation, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Gentina T, Bailly S, Jounieaux F, Verkindre C, Broussier PM, Guffroy D, Prigent A, Gres JJ, Kabbani J, Kedziora L, Tamisier R, Gentina E, Pépin JL. Marital quality, partner's engagement and continuous positive airway pressure adherence in obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep Med 2018; 55:56-61. [PMID: 30771736 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2018.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2018] [Revised: 08/23/2018] [Accepted: 12/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first line therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) but its effectiveness requires high adherence. We aimed to assess the impacts of the spouse's/partner's involvement and the quality of the couple's relationship on CPAP adherence. METHODS In a multicenter prospective study conducted in France, patients reported their subjective views regarding their partner's engagement in their CPAP treatment and the quality of their marital relationship using the Quality of Marriage Index. A hierarchical linear model was built to assess the predictors of CPAP adherence at day 120. Structural equation modeling was performed to evaluate the direct and indirect effects of the spouse's/partner's engagement and the quality of the couple's relationship on CPAP adherence. RESULTS The 290 OSA patients were predominantly male (77%), with a median age of 53 years IQR: [46; 62], median BMI: 32 kg/m2 [28.6; 35.9] and median apnea + hypopnea index: 43/per hour [33; 58]. Independent factors for CPAP adherence at day 120 were the partner's encouragement of CPAP usage and a stable relationship exceeding 30 years, although emotional support or collaboration were not associated with CPAP adherence. Structural equation modeling demonstrated that spouse's/partner's engagement is directly related to CPAP adherence and improvement of symptoms, and that CPAP adherence is a mediator of disease-specific health-related quality of life. Marital quality was a significant moderator of these interactions meaning that a spouse's/partner's engagement improved adherence only when the quality of marriage index was high. CONCLUSION Future research and integrated OSA management should systematically include and document the role of the spouse/partner in CPAP adherence.
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- Thibaut Gentina
- Ramsey General Healthcare La Louviere Hospital, Lille, France.
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- HP2 Laboratory, INSERM U1042, Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France; EFCR Laboratory, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, France.
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- HP2 Laboratory, INSERM U1042, Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France; EFCR Laboratory, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, France.
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- IESEG School of Management, LEM-CNRS (UMR 9221), Lille, France.
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- HP2 Laboratory, INSERM U1042, Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France; EFCR Laboratory, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, France.
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Jara SM, Hopp ML, Weaver EM. Association of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Treatment With Sexual Quality of Life in Patients With Sleep Apnea: Follow-up Study of a Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2018; 144:587-593. [PMID: 29800001 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2018.0485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Importance Obstructive sleep apnea reduces sexual quality of life (QOL) as a result of reduced libido and intimacy, erectile dysfunction, and several other mechanisms. Treatment for obstructive sleep apnea may improve sexual QOL. Objective To test the association of long-term continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment with sexual QOL for patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Design, Setting, and Participants Prospective cohort study at a single, tertiary medical center of patients with newly diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea who were prescribed CPAP treatment from September 1, 2007, through June 30, 2010 (follow-up completed June 30, 2011). The statistical analysis was performed from February 1 through December 31, 2017. Exposures Use of CPAP treatment objectively measured by the number of hours per night. Users of CPAP were defined as patients who used CPAP treatment for more than 4 hours per night, and nonusers were defined as patients who used CPAP treatment for fewer than 0.5 hours per night. Main Outcomes and Measures Data were collected from eligible patients before CPAP treatment was prescribed and 12 months later by using the validated Symptoms of Nocturnal Obstruction and Related Events-25 (SNORE-25) QOL instrument. The 2 sex-specific items used to create the sexual QOL domain were taken from the SNORE-25. The sexual QOL domain was scored in a range from 0 to 5 (higher score is worse). The difference in sexual QOL between CPAP users and nonusers was analyzed using a paired, 2-tailed t test and multivariable linear regression adjusted for potential confounders. Results Of the 182 participants in the cohort, 115 (63.2%) were men (mean [SD] age, 47.2 [12.3] years) with severe OSA (mean [SD] apnea-hypopnea index, 32.5 [23.8] events per hour). At the 12-month follow-up, 72 CPAP users (mean [SD] use, 6.4 [1.2] hours per night) had greater improvement than 110 nonusers (0 [0] hours per night) in sexual QOL scores (0.7 [1.2] vs 0.1 [1.1]; difference, 0.54; 95% CI, 0.18-0.90; effect size, 0.47). A moderate treatment association was observed after adjustment for age, sex, race/ethnicity, marital status, income level, educational level, body mass index, apnea-hypopnea index, and the Functional Comorbidity Index (adjusted difference, 0.49; 95% CI, 0.09-0.89; effect size, 0.43). Subgroup analysis revealed a large treatment association for women (adjusted difference, 1.34; 95% CI, 0.50-2.18; effect size, 0.87) but not for men (adjusted difference, 0.16; 95% CI, -0.26 to 0.58; effect size, 0.19). Conclusions and Relevance Successful CPAP use may be associated with improved sexual QOL. Subgroup analysis revealed a large improvement in women but no improvement in men. Further study is warranted to test other measures of sexual QOL and other treatments. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00503802.
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- Sebastian M Jara
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle.,Surgery Service, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Seattle, Washington
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Laredo-Aguilera JA, Carmona-Torres JM, García-Pinillos F, Latorre-Román PÁ. Effects of a 10-week functional training programme on pain, mood state, depression, and sleep in healthy older adults. Psychogeriatrics 2018; 18:292-298. [PMID: 30133938 DOI: 10.1111/psyg.12323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2017] [Revised: 10/19/2017] [Accepted: 02/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects of a 10-week functional training (FT) programme on pain, mood state, sleep, and depression in healthy older adults. METHOD A group of 38 older adults (32 women, 6 men) voluntarily participated in this study. Participants were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (n = 20; age: 75.44 ± 5.31 years) or the control group (n = 18: age: 76.35 ± 6.45 years). Pain, depression, mood state, and sleep were tested before and after FT. RESULTS After the treatment, the experimental group experienced significant improvements in geriatric depression (P < 0.001), vigour (P = 0.044), fatigue (P = 0.002), depression (P = 0.005), and hypersomnia (P = 0.014), whereas the control group experienced significant deterioration in geriatric depression (P = 0.003), pain (P < 0.001), vigour (P = 0.011), depression (P = 0.009), and hypersomnia (P = 0.018). In addition, the experimental group showed an iceberg profile of mood; the control group did not show this profile. CONCLUSION Ten-week FT improved mood state, depression, and sleep in healthy older adults. Therefore, FT exercises may be recommended for the prevention and treatment of insomnia, depression, and alterations in mood state.
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- José Alberto Laredo-Aguilera
- Center for University Studies, Talavera de la Reina, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Talavera de la Reina, Spain
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- Department of Physical Education, Sport and Recreation, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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Fillo J, Holliday SB, DeSantis A, Germain A, Buysse DJ, Matthews KA, Troxel WM. Observed Relationship Behaviors and Sleep in Military Veterans and Their Partners. Ann Behav Med 2017; 51:879-889. [PMID: 28488231 PMCID: PMC5680152 DOI: 10.1007/s12160-017-9911-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Emerging research has begun to examine associations between relationship functioning and sleep. However, these studies have largely relied on self-reported evaluations of relationships and/or of sleep, which may be vulnerable to bias. PURPOSE The purpose of the study was to examine associations between relationship functioning and sleep in military couples. This is the first research to examine associations between observed relationship behaviors and subjective and polysomnographically measured sleep in a sample at-risk for both sleep and relationship problems. METHODS The sample included 35 military veterans and their spouses/partners. Marital functioning was coded from a videotaped conflict interaction. Analyses focused on behavioral codes of hostility and relationship-enhancing attributions. Sleep was assessed via self-report and in-home polysomnography. RESULTS Greater hostility was associated with poorer sleep efficiency for oneself (b = -0.195, p = .013). In contrast, greater relationship-enhancing attributions were associated with higher percentages of stage N3 sleep (b = 0.239, p = .028). Partners' hostility was also positively associated with higher percentages of stage N3 sleep (b = 0.272, p = .010). Neither hostility nor relationship-enhancing attributions was associated with self-reported sleep quality, percentage of REM sleep, or total sleep time. CONCLUSIONS Both partners' positive and negative behaviors during conflict interactions were related to sleep quality. These findings highlight the role that effective communication and conflict resolution skills may play in shaping not only the marital health of veterans and their spouses but also the physical health of both partners as well. Understanding the links between relationship functioning and sleep may be important targets of intervention in the aftermath of war.
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- Jennifer Fillo
- Research Institute on Addictions, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, 1021 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, USA
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- RAND Corporation, 1776 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, 3811 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, 3811 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, 3811 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
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- RAND Corporation, 1776 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, USA.
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Khalyfa A, Kheirandish-Gozal L, Gozal D. Circulating exosomes in obstructive sleep apnea as phenotypic biomarkers and mechanistic messengers of end-organ morbidity. Respir Physiol Neurobiol 2017; 256:143-156. [PMID: 28676332 DOI: 10.1016/j.resp.2017.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2017] [Revised: 06/13/2017] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the most severe form of sleep disordered breathing, is characterized by intermittent hypoxia during sleep (IH), sleep fragmentation, and episodic hypercapnia. OSA is associated with increased risk for morbidity and mortality affecting cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurocognitive systems, and more recently with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and cancer-related deaths. Substantial variability in OSA outcomes suggests that genetically-determined and environmental and lifestyle factors affect the phenotypic susceptibility to OSA. Furthermore, OSA and obesity often co-exist and manifest activation of shared molecular end-organ injury mechanisms that if properly identified may represent potential therapeutic targets. A challenge in the development of non-invasive diagnostic assays in body fluids is the ability to identify clinically relevant biomarkers. Circulating extracellular vesicles (EVs) include a heterogeneous population of vesicular structures including exosomes, prostasomes, microvesicles (MVs), ectosomes and oncosomes, and are classified based on their size, shape and membrane surface composition. Of these, exosomes (30-100nm) are very small membrane vesicles derived from multi-vesicular bodies or from the plasma membrane and play important roles in mediating cell-cell communication via cargo that includes lipids, proteins, mRNAs, miRNAs and DNA. We have recently identified a unique cluster of exosomal miRNAs in both humans and rodents exposed to intermittent hypoxia as well as in patients with OSA with divergent morbid phenotypes. Here we summarize such recent findings, and will focus on exosomal miRNAs in both adult and children which mediate intercellular communication relevant to OSA and endothelial dysfunction, and their potential value as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers.
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- Abdelnaby Khalyfa
- Department of Pediatrics, Pritzker School of Medicine, Biological Sciences Division, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pritzker School of Medicine, Biological Sciences Division, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pritzker School of Medicine, Biological Sciences Division, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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Tramonti F, Maestri M, Carnicelli L, Fava G, Lombardi V, Rossi M, Fabbrini M, Di Coscio E, Iacopini E, Bonanni E. Relationship quality of persons with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome. PSYCHOL HEALTH MED 2017; 22:896-901. [DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2017.1281973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Francesco Tramonti
- Centre of Sleep Medicine, Neurology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Centre of Sleep Medicine, Neurology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Centre of Sleep Medicine, Neurology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Centre of Sleep Medicine, Neurology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Centre of Sleep Medicine, Neurology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Centre of Sleep Medicine, Neurology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Centre of Sleep Medicine, Neurology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Centre of Sleep Medicine, Neurology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Centre of Sleep Medicine, Neurology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Centre of Sleep Medicine, Neurology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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Micheu MM, Rosca AM, Deleanu OC. Stem/progenitor cells and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome - new insights for clinical applications. World J Stem Cells 2016; 8:332-341. [PMID: 27822340 PMCID: PMC5080640 DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v8.i10.332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2016] [Revised: 06/25/2016] [Accepted: 08/16/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a widespread disorder, characterized by recurrent upper airway obstruction during sleep, mostly as a result of complete or partial pharyngeal obstruction. Due to the occurrence of frequent and regular hypoxic events, patients with OSAS are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, metabolic disorders, occupational errors, motor vehicle accidents and even death. Thus, OSAS has severe consequences and represents a significant economic burden. However, some of the consequences, as well as their costs can be reduced with appropriate detection and treatment. In this context, the recent advances that were made in stem cell biology knowledge and stem cell - based technologies hold a great promise for various medical conditions, including respiratory diseases. However, the investigation of the role of stem cells in OSAS is still recent and rather limited, requiring further studies, both in animal models and humans. The goal of this review is to summarize the current state of knowledge regarding both lung resident as well as circulating stem/progenitor cells and discuss existing controversies in the field in order to identify future research directions for clinical applications in OSAS. Also, the paper highlights the requisite for inter-institutional, multi-disciplinary research collaborations in order to achieve breakthrough results in the field.
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