Using respiratory polygraphy in diagnosing obstructive  sleep apnea – our experiences

dobrivoje novković; Gordana Cvetković; Slobodan Aćimović; Rade Milić; Sanja Šarac; Radmila Urošević

doi:10.2298/VSP170504015N

dobrivoje novković Military Medical Academy, Clinic for Pulmonology, Belgrade, Serbia
Gordana Cvetković Military Medical Academy, Clinic for Pulmonology, Belgrade, Serbia; University of Defence, Faculty of Medicine of the Military Medical Academy, Belgrade, Serbia
Slobodan Aćimović Military Medical Academy, Clinic for Pulmonology, Belgrade, Serbia; University of Defence, Faculty of Medicine of the Military Medical Academy, Belgrade, Serbia
Rade Milić Military Medical Academy, Clinic for Pulmonology, Belgrade, Serbia; University of Defence, Faculty of Medicine of the Military Medical Academy, Belgrade, Serbia
Sanja Šarac Military Medical Academy, Clinic for Pulmonology, Belgrade, Serbia; University of Defence, Faculty of Medicine of the Military Medical Academy, Belgrade, Serbia
Radmila Urošević General Hospital Jagodina, Jagodina, Serbia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2298/VSP170504015N

Keywords: sleep apnea syndrome, diagnostic techniques and procedures, respiratory function tests, risk factors

Abstract

Abstract

Bacground/Aim. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) involves repeated episodes of cessation of breathing that occur due to a decrease in pharyngeal muscle tone. This disorder is more common in men and represents a significant risk factor for serious cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. The gold standard in the diagnosis of this disorder represents a polysomnography (PSG), which is technically a complex and multidisciplinary method. Respiratory polygraphy (RP) may constitute an adequate replacement for most uncomplicated cases of obstructive sleep apnea. The aim of the study was to examine the efficacy of using respiratory polygraphies in diagnosing of obstructive sleep apnea. Methods. On all the patients with suspected obstructive sleep apnea, RP and a retrospective analysis of the obtained results were performed. Results. By completing our examination, we proved that there was a positive correlation between the results obtained by using RP and the predictors of obstructive sleep apnea such as the Epworth sleepiness scale (EPWORTH) score, neck circumference and body mass index. Conclusion. Respiratory polygraphy represents a cheaper and simpler replacement for PSG, especially with uncomplicated obstructive breathing disorders during sleep.

Author Biography

dobrivoje novković, Military Medical Academy, Clinic for Pulmonology, Belgrade, Serbia

specijalista pulmolog

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