Chronic Opioid Use and Sleep-disordered Breathing – Waking up to the Association Webcast 2021 On-Demand-Chronic Opioid Use and Sleep-disordered Breathing – Waking up to the Association Webcast 2021 On-Demand

Chronic Opioid Use and Sleep-disordered Breathing – Waking up to the Association Webcast 2021 On-Demand

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Nisha Arora discusses the association between chronic opioid use and sleep disordered breathing. She begins by providing some historical background on opioid use and discusses the mechanisms by which opioids can cause respiratory depression. Dr. Arora then focuses on the two types of sleep disordered breathing commonly seen in clinical practice: central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea. She explains the prevalence of sleep disordered breathing in chronic opioid users and identifies risk factors for central sleep apnea. She also discusses the effectiveness of various treatment modalities, including opioid detoxification, positive airway pressure therapy, combined therapies, and medications. Dr. Arora concludes by emphasizing the need for appropriate screening and diagnostic testing for sleep disordered breathing in people with chronic opioid use. The video provides valuable insights for healthcare providers and highlights the importance of addressing sleep-related issues in chronic opioid users. (Credits: Video sponsored by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, featuring Dr. Nisha Arora, Associate Professor of Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School)

Keywords

chronic opioid use

sleep disordered breathing

respiratory depression

central sleep apnea

obstructive sleep apnea

prevalence of sleep disordered breathing

risk factors for central sleep apnea

treatment modalities

opioid detoxification