Fisiopatología del síndrome de apnea-hipopnea obstructiva del sueño (SAHOS)
Pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS)
Palabras clave:
Síndromes de apnea del sueño, Sistema respiratorio, Hipercapnia, Hipofaringe, Nervio hipogloso. (es)Sleep Apnea Syndromes, Respiratory System, Hypercapnia, Hypopharynx, Hypoglossal Nerve. (en)
El síndrome de apnea-hipopnea obstructiva del sueño (SAHOS) es una enfermedad caracterizada por la obstrucción recurrente de la vía aérea superior (VAS), con disminución en el flujo de aire, hipoxemia intermitente y despertares durante el sueño. En la fisiopatología del SAHOS se presentan dos factores esenciales: las alteraciones anatómicas y la disminución o ausencia del control neural.
Durante el estudio del SAHOS se debe identificar el sitio o sitios de obstrucción de la VAS, que pueden ir desde las alas nasales hasta la hipofaringe. Otro factor importante en este síndrome es el influjo nervioso en el tono muscular de la hipofaringe, así como los cambios en el pH sanguíneo y secundarios a los microdespertares. La posición corporal y el estadio de sueño son factores determinantes de la severidad. La fisiopatología del SAHOS debe ser entendida para poder estudiar de forma adecuada a un paciente y darle la mejor opción de tratamiento.
Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a disease characterized by recurrent upper airway obstruction (UAO), with decreased airflow, intermittent hypoxemia, and awakening during sleep. Two essential factors are related to the pathophysiology of OSAHS: anatomical alterations and reduction or absence of neural control.
While studying OSAHS, the site or sites of obstruction of the UA should be identified; they may extend from the nasal wings to the hypopharynx. Another important factor in this syndrome is the nervous influence on muscle tone of the hypopharynx, as well as the changes in blood pH, which are secondary to micro-arousals. Body position and sleep stage determine the severity. The pathophysiology of OSAHS should be understood to properly study a patient and provide the best treatment option.
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