Effect of the Implementation of a Structured Diet Management Plan on the Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review.
Curr Nutr Rep
; 12(1): 26-38, 2023 03.
Article
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE OF REVIEW The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is increasing worldwide, in line with the increase in obesity prevalence. Taken into consideration the low compliance rates to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment, and since obesity is a risk factor for OSA, these patients should receive additional counseling for weight loss through a diet plan. The aim of this review is to examine the role of a structured diet management plan on OSA severity, nocturnal oxygen indices, and subjective sleep parameters. RECENT FINDINGS:
Τhis systematic review of the literature resulted in four studies and demonstrated that severity of OSA, assessed by the apnea-hypopnea index, is reduced by a dietary management plan when delivered through an educational program. Moreover, nocturnal oxygenation is improved, as well as subjective sleep parameters, when initiating a diet on top of CPAP use. In summary, the present systematic review reports on the beneficial effects of a structured diet management plan in patients with OSA. Although CPAP remains the gold standard of OSA treatment, a specific dietary plan should be sought when managing patients with OSA. Nevertheless, still the evidence is low, and further research on this field is needed to reduce the burden of OSA.Mots clés
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Syndrome d'apnées obstructives du sommeil
Type d'étude:
Risk_factors_studies
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Sysrev_observational_studies
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Systematic_reviews
Aspects:
Implementation_research
Limites:
Humans
Langue:
En
Journal:
Curr Nutr Rep
Année:
2023
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Grèce