Sleep Med Psychophysiol.  2023 Dec;30(2):30-35. 10.14401/KASMED.2023.30.2.30.

Treatment of Coexisting Obstructive Lung Disease and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

• Kim SS
• Park S

• KMID: 2551023
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14401/KASMED.2023.30.2.30

Abstract

Obstructive lung diseases encompass a group of chronic respiratory conditions characterized by airflow limitation. This category includes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and several other diseases. It is known that the likelihood of sleep-disordered breathing increases in patients with obstructive lung diseases, and vice versa. Obstructive sleep apnea, the most common sleep-disordered breathing, and COPD mutually influence each other concerning disease occurrence, symptoms, severity, and prognosis. Moreover, the coexistence of both in Overlap syndrome (OS) demonstrates a worse prognosis compared to each condition separately. Asthma also shares common risk factors with OSA, and each condition affects the severity and treatment management of the other. When treating patients with both chronic respiratory diseases and sleep-related breathing disorders, it is crucial not to focus solely on one group of conditions. Sensitively diagnosing both conditions and implementing appropriate treatments at the right time is important.

Keyword

Asthma; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Obstructive sleep apnea; Overlap