Exploring the Interaction Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Lee, Bora; Lee, Sang Haak

doi:2024.6.3.116

Chronobiol Med > Volume 6(3); 2024 > Article

Review Article

Chronobiology in Medicine 2024;6(3):116-120.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33069/cim.2024.0028 Published online September 30, 2024.

Exploring the Interaction Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Bora Lee

, Sang Haak Lee

Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Eunpyeong St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea

Correspondence: Sang Haak Lee, Tel: 82-2-2030-4640,
Email: mdlee@catholic.ac.kr

Received: 15 August 2024 • Accepted: 13 September 2024

Abstract

Recent evidence suggests that the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is higher in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) than in the general population, and coexistence of OSA and IPF is associated with a poor prognosis. The relationship between OSA and IPF is complicated and may be bidirectional. This review focuses on recent research about the epidemiology, pathophysiologic links, prognosis, and management of the two disorders. Early recognition and intervention may enhance survival rates, hence better screening methods and appropriate treatment should be further investigated.

Key Words: Obstructive sleep apnea; Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; Sleep disorders