The USPSTF (United States Preventive Services Task Force) is a conservative group that reviews data to give guidelines for physicians. The USPSTF has recently given recommendations on WHO should be screened for sleep apnea.
Who should NOT be screened for sleep apnea?
Asymptomatic patients should NOT be tested.What are symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea?
Snoring (especially if it’s loud and followed with gasps) Restless sleep Insomnia Night sweats Morning headaches Daytime sleepiness and frequent nodding off during the day Falling asleep at the wheel of a car Irritability Anxiety Depression Forgetfulness Blood pressure elevation and increased heart rate may occurHow can treatment of obstructive sleep apnea help patients?
Does using CPAP decrease mortality or cardiovascular events (like heart attack and stroke)?
No. The USPSTF did not find that CPAP decreases these outcomes.
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