Current challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in the elderly
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Iannella Giannicola, Maniaci Antonino, Magliulo Giuseppe, Cocuzza Salvatore, La Mantia Ignazio, Cammaroto Giovanni, Greco Antonio, Vicini Claudio
DOI: 10.20452/pamw.15283
ISSN: 0032-3772
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a respiratory sleep disorder characterized by repeated episodes of partial or complete obstruction of the upper airway that occur during the night. OSAS is a common disease in the elderly population with an estimated incidence of between 20% and 60% in people over the age of 65. Due to the high prevalence of OSAS in older people and considering the increase in the average age of the world population, it is essential to know how to diagnose and treat this disease in elderly patients.