Obstructive sleep apnoea in adults.
Level 5 - mechanism / opinion, no new human data
Narrative review without systematic search or meta-analysis
PubMed 23161914 · doi:10.1136/postgradmedj-2012-131340
What was done
This narrative review describes the clinical features, diagnostic investigations, comorbidities, and therapeutic options for obstructive sleep apnoea in adults.
What was found
The abstract reports no numerical data or statistics. It notes that obstructive sleep apnoea prevalence is increasing alongside obesity and ageing, polysomnography remains the gold standard diagnosis, continuous positive airway pressure is first-line therapy for severe disease, and oral appliances or surgery serve as alternatives for mild-to-moderate disease or device intolerance.
Why it matters
It outlines a multidisciplinary clinical approach to diagnosing and managing adult obstructive sleep apnoea based on disease severity and patient tolerance.
Limits
As a narrative review, it lacks a systematic search methodology, quality assessment of primary literature, and original empirical data. No sample sizes, effect sizes, or quantitative outcomes are provided.
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