Le syndrome d'apnées du sommeil du sujet âgé : une entité particulière ?

Adjustable oral appliance can be used according to the severity of the pathology; nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is still the the most efficient therapy. CPAP treatment is as well tolerated as in younger patients, with a good compliance and a remarkable efficacy on daytime sleepiness and cognitive disorders improvement. However, indication of such therapy has to take into account clinical repercussion and SAHS complications that influence treatment efficacy in the elderly.