An Update on Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome—A Literature Review
Alexandra Lorina Platon,
Carmen Gabriela Stelea,
Otilia Boișteanu,
Emilia Patrascanu,
Irina Nicoleta Zetu,
Sorana Nicoleta Roșu,
Valentina Trifan,
Dragoș Octavian Palade
Affiliations
Alexandra Lorina Platon
Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Str., 700115 Iasi, Romania
Carmen Gabriela Stelea
Department of Oral Surgery, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Str., 700115 Iasi, Romania
Otilia Boișteanu
Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Str., 700115 Iasi, Romania
Emilia Patrascanu
Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Str., 700115 Iasi, Romania
Irina Nicoleta Zetu
Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Str., 700115 Iasi, Romania
Sorana Nicoleta Roșu
Department of Community and Oral Health, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Str., 700115 Iasi, Romania
Valentina Trifan
Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Stefan cel Mare si Sfant Boulevard 165, 2004 Chișinău, Moldova
Dragoș Octavian Palade
ENT, 2nd Surgery Department, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Str., 700115 Iasi, Romania
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is the most common breathing-related sleep disorder. It is characterized by recurrent episodes of partial or complete airway obstruction during sleep, resulting in a reduction in or the total cessation of airflow, despite ongoing respiratory efforts, leading to oxygen desaturation and arousal. The purpose of this literature review is to evaluate the most common characteristics of this pathology, as well as to investigate the most effective treatment options, providing an update on the management of OSA patients.
