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Obstructive Sleep Apnea after COVID-19: An Observational Study

Published:2024-08-22 Issue:8 Volume:14 Page:1052
ISSN:2075-1729
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Author:

Popovici George-Cosmin¹²,Georgescu Costinela-Valerica³⁴,Vasile Mihaela-Camelia¹⁵,Vlase Constantin-Marinel¹⁶,Arbune Anca-Adriana⁷^ORCID,Arbune Manuela⁸⁹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. School for Doctoral Studies in Biomedical Sciences, “Dunarea de Jos” University from Galati, 800008 Galati, Romania

2. Pneumophtiziology Hospital Galati, 800189 Galati, Romania

3. Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, “Dunarea de Jos” University from Galati, 800008 Galati, Romania

4. Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic Hospital Galati, 544886 Galati, Romania

5. Clinic Hospital for Infectious Diseases Galati, Department II, 800179 Galati, Romania

6. Military Hospital “Dr. Aristide Serfioti” Galati, 800150 Galati, Romania

7. Neurology Department Clinic Institute Fundeni Bucharest, 022328 Bucharest, Romania

8. Medical Clinic Department, “Dunarea de Jos” University from Galati, 800008 Galati, Romania

9. Clinic Hospital for Infectious Diseases Galati, Department I, 800179 Galati, Romania

Abstract

The risk factors of hospitalized COVID-19 and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) overlap. The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence and associated factors of post-COVID-19 OSA in hospitalized adult patients from southeastern Romania. A follow-up study was conducted on patients hospitalized for COVID-19 at the Pneumology Hospital in Galati, Romania, between 2021 and 2022. OSA was evaluated using the Epworth and STOP-BANG questionnaires and nocturnal polygraphy monitoring. Out of 331 patients, 257 were evaluated for sleep apnea in the 12th week. The prevalence of severe OSA was 57.97%. Significant associations were found with male gender, an age over 60, obesity, and cardiovascular co-morbidities. Non-invasive ventilatory therapy (NIV) and a hygienic–dietary regimen were recommended based on severity following a control visit after a month. Developing strategies for diagnosing and monitoring sleep disorders, including home sleep apnea tests and patient education, are the next directions for post-COVID-19 management.

Publisher

MDPI AG

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/14/8/1052/pdf

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