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| Author(s): |
Melânia Dirce Oliveira Marques
Total Authors: 1
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| Document type: | Doctoral Thesis |
| Press: | São Paulo. |
| Institution: | Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Medicina (FM/SBD) |
| Defense date: | 2018-11-26 |
| Examining board members: |
Pedro Rodrigues Genta;
Geraldo Lorenzi Filho;
Luiz Ubirajara Sennes
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| Advisor: | Pedro Rodrigues Genta |
| Abstract | |
Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a highly prevalent disease characterized by recurrent pharyngeal obstruction during sleep. Despite symptoms such as snore and excessive daytime sleepiness and, the higher cardiometabolic risk related to OSA, a large proportion of patients do not receive any treatment for the disease. Therefore, strategies to improve management approaches for OSA are necessary. Objectives: This thesis consists of the compilation of three articles with a general aim of investigating the anatomic factors involved in OSA pathogenesis that could affect the individual variability of treatment responses. The specific aims of each article are: Article 1: To evaluate if the pattern of pharyngeal obstruction influences the effect of changing from supine to lateral position on upper airway patency; 2) To compare the compliance of each pharyngeal level and its association with inspiratory flow patterns; 3) To evaluate the effect of pharyngeal collapsibility and the pharyngeal structure causing collapse on the efficacy of oral appliance therapy for OSA. Methods: Patients previously diagnosed with OSA ranging from 21 to 70 years old were recruited for the studies. Article 1: Patients underwent upper airway endoscopy with simultaneous recordings of respiratory airflow in both supine and lateral position during natural sleep. Article 2: Patients underwent upper airway endoscopy with simultaneous recordings of pharyngeal pressure during natural sleep. Article 3: Patients underwent upper airway endoscopy on the first night. On two additional overnight studies, polysomnography was performed with and without an oral appliance to determine apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), and to measure the critical closing pressure (Pcrit). Results: Article 1: Twenty-four patients (17 men, 53±6 years old, AHI:48±28 events/hour) were studied. Patients with tongue-related obstruction (n=10) showed no improvement in airflow, and the tongue remained posteriorly located. Epiglottic obstruction was virtually abolished with lateral positioning and ventilation increased by 45% compared to supine position. Article 2: Fourteen patients (9 men, 51±5 years old, AHI: 56±32 events/hour) were studied. Compared to the retroglossal airway, the retropalatal airway was smaller at end-expiration (p < 0.001), and had greater absolute and relative compliances (p < 0.001). NED was positively associated with retropalatal relative area change (r=0.47; p < 0.001). Article 3: Twenty-five patients (17 men, 49±11 years old, IAH: 51±24 events/hour) were studied. Oral appliance therapy reduced Pcrit by 3.9±2.4 cmH2O and AHI by 69%. Oral appliance lowered Pcrit by 2.7±0.9 cmH2O more in those with posteriorly-located tongue compared to those without (p < 0.008). Posteriorly-located tongue (p=0.03) and lower baseline collapsibility (p=0.04) were significant determinants of a greater-than-average AHI response to therapy (83% versus 48%, p < 0.001). Conclusions: The pattern of obstruction and pharyngeal collapsibility are determinants of the individual response to alternative OSA treatment such as positional therapy and oral appliance. Patients with epiglottic obstruction showed significant improvement with lateral sleeping position and, therefore may benefit from positional therapy for OSA. The retropalatal airway had a smaller area and a greater compliance compared to the retroglossal airway in OSA patients. Finally, patients with posteriorly located tongue plus less-severe collapsibility are good candidates for oral appliance therapy (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 15/26502-8 - Characterizing site and severity or upper airway collapse to guide patient selection for oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea |
| Grantee: | Melania Dirce Oliveira Marques |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct) |