Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Adults: A Brief Review of Existing Data for Practice in Iran

Moein Foroughi; Hossein Razavi; Majid Malekmohammad; Parisa Adimi Naghan; Hamidreza Jamaati

Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Adults: A Brief Review of Existing Data for Practice in Iran

Tanaffos. 2016;15(2):70-74.

Authors

Moein Foroughi¹, Hossein Razavi², Majid Malekmohammad³, Parisa Adimi Naghan¹, Hamidreza Jamaati⁴

Affiliations

¹ Chronic Respiratory Diseases Research Center, Department of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
² Medical Director, Saint Helena Hospital ICU & Department of Respiratory Care, Napa, CA, USA.
³ Tracheal Diseases Research Center, NRITLD, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
⁴ Tobacco Prevention and Control Research Center, NRITLD, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences,Tehran, Iran.

PMID: 27904537
PMCID: PMC5127617

Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder associated with major comorbidities. It is estimated that 5-35% of the adult population in Iran are at high risk for OSA. This review article is designed to assist sleep medicine specialists as well as general practitioners in Iran to screen for OSA. It summarizes empirical data for diagnosing OSA including history taking, physical examination, diagnostic testing, and diagnostic criteria with regards to existing sleep medicine centers and availability of diagnostic tests in Iran.

Keywords: Clinical Guideline; Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome; Sleep-Disordered Breathing.

Publication types

Review