노인 수면 무호흡증：임상 양상, 진단 그리고 치료
Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders in the Elderly：Clinical Feature, Diagnosis and Treatments
노인정신의학 2010년 14권 2호 p.86 ~ p.89
신홍범(Shin Hong-Beom) - 코모키 수면센터
Abstract
Sleep-related breathing disorder in the elderly is common but not diagnosed and treated properly. Sleep apnea in the elderly differs
from that in young adults and does not show overt sign of it such as snoring and excessive daytime sleepiness. Co morbidities of elderly
patients make it difficult to diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea. Untreated sleep-related breathing disorders can cause cardiovascular
disease, cognitive impairment and dementia. Sleep-related breathing disorder is diagnosed with thorough history taking and
polysomnography. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is treatment of choice for sleep apnea in elderly. When patient failed to
adapt in CPAP, oral appliance or surgical approach can be considered.
키워드
Sleep apnea·Elderly·Sleep.
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0869220100140020086
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유효성결과(Recomendation)
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) could be the first choice of treatment for sleep apnea in elderly. When patient failed to adapt in CPAP, oral appliance or surgical approach can be considered.