Laryngo- rhino- otologie
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Laryngo- rhino- otologie · Jan 2015
Review[Somnology - what is of importance for the ENT-specialist? An overview on the current guidelines in sleep medicine].
The somnology occupies a firm place in medical care of the ENT physician. The S3 guideline "non-restorative sleep/sleep" defines the standards in diagnosis and therapy. Among the sleep-disordered breathing obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is the most common sleep breathing disorder among those aged 30-60 years. ⋯ The superior form of therapy for all severities of OSA remains the non-invasive nocturnal airway pressure (CPAP). Detailed knowledge of sleep medicine is essential for differential diagnosis and the correct treatment decision. An interdisciplinary collaboration with a neurologist, pediatrician or pulmonologist should be included in more complex cases.