Predisposition to apnea and the outcome in daytime sleepiness and quality of life in obesity
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-7262.rmrp.2025.215999Keywords:
Sleep Apnea, Obesity, Quality of lifeAbstract
This research evaluated the risk of obstructive sleep apnea through apnea questionnaires and scales in obese patients and examined their impact on quality of life. For this, 51 obese patients of both sexes had their anthropometric and biochemical parameters measured. The presence of respiratory disorders was assessed using the NoSAS score (Neck, Obesity, Snoring, Age, Sex). The risk of apnea was verified using the STOP-BANG questionnaire (Snore, Tiredness, Observed, Blood Pressure, Body mass index, Age, Neck, Gender). We measured daytime sleepiness using the Epworth scale. The impact of apnea on quality of life was assessed using the Quebec Sleep Questionnaire. STOP-BANG results showed that 88.24% of women and 100% of men were at high risk for apnea. In addition, 70.45% of women and 42.85% of men had hypersomnolence on the Epworth with a score above 10. The groups classified as <10, 10-16, and >16 on the Epworth were evaluated through the sleep questionnaire, and the results showed significant differences in all domains between the <10 and >16 groups (p < 0.01). We concluded that obese patients have a high risk for apnea, with consequences on daytime sleepiness that impact the quality of life of these individuals.
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