DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA SYNDROME
Objective. To study modern methods of diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, detect the incidence of this disease in the Smolensk and Bryansk regions, as well as make a comparative assessment of the obtained incidence indicators. Methods. Retrospective analysis of the clinical history of patients with sleepy apnea. Interview of patients by questionnaire method, statistical processing and comparison of results using Fisher parametric criterion. Results. The patient examination algorithm includes complaints about snoring, breathing stops in sleep; diagnosis of screening methods allowing to suspect the disease; use of cardiorespiratory monitoring and polysomnography to confirm diagnosis and administration of SIPAP therapy. Conclusions. Due to the high incidence of sleepy apnea, various comorbid conditions, a significant deterioration in the quality of life of such patients, timely diagnosis and treatment are necessary.