Article ; Online: Identifying Signs and Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a Men’s Health Clinic
American Journal of Men's Health, Vol
The Utility of Home Sleep Apnea Testing During COVID-19
2021 Volume 15
Abstract: ... to signs and symptoms commonly associated with OSA, should prompt consideration of sleep apnea evaluation. ... the test and, out of these patients, the proportion of men diagnosed with sleep apnea, we performed ... visit that prompted referral for a Home Sleep Apnea Test (HSAT) to assess for obstructive sleep apnea ...
| Abstract | The objective of the study was to identify symptoms of men presenting for an outpatient urology visit that prompted referral for a Home Sleep Apnea Test (HSAT) to assess for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by a single provider. To assess the proportion of patients referred for the HSAT who underwent the test and, out of these patients, the proportion of men diagnosed with sleep apnea, we performed a retrospective chart review of men 18–99 years old seen by a single provider in the Department of Urology referred for an HSAT to evaluate for presenting symptoms. Patients with a prior diagnosis of OSA were excluded. Eighteen patients were identified (mean age at time of referral 51 + SD 13 years). Half of patients reported erectile dysfunction/concerns, 56% reported nocturia, 44% had been diagnosed with testosterone deficiency, and 39% reported low libido. Nearly all (89%) of patients snored, all reported fatigue, 56% were over the age of 50, 44% had a BMI >35, and 78% had hypertension. Twelve patients completed the HSAT, all of whom were diagnosed with OSA for which continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy was initiated. Men presenting with genitourinary concerns to an outpatient urology clinic may also have OSA. About half of included patients reported genitourinary concerns. Hundred percent of patients who completed their sleep study were diagnosed with OSA. Genitourinary concerns, in addition to signs and symptoms commonly associated with OSA, should prompt consideration of sleep apnea evaluation. |
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| Keywords | Medicine ; R |
| Subject code | 150 |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing |
| Document type | Article ; Online |
| Database | BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection) |
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