Dysphagia symptoms in obstructive sleep apnea: prevalence and clinical correlates.

Nicole PizzorniDejan RadovanovicMarica PecisRosaria LorussoFederica AnnoniAlice BartorelliMaurizio RizziAntonio SchindlerPierachille Santus

Published in: Respiratory research (2021)

A consistent number of patients with OSA show symptoms of dysphagia, which are increased in females and patients with a greater OSA symptomatology, anxiety and depression, and gastroesophageal reflux. The EAT-10 appears a useful tool to guide the selection of patients at high risk of dysphagia. In clinical practice, the integration of screening for dysphagia in patients with OSA appears advisable.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
clinical practice
sleep apnea
risk factors
sleep quality
physical activity