[Standardizing the diagnosis and treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness in obstructive sleep apnea patients].

Abstract

Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and residual EDS are common clinical symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). To better guide clinicians in the diagnosis and treatment of EDS in patients with OSA, the Sleep Disorder Group of Chinese Thoracic Society has developed the "Expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness in obstructive sleep apnea". This commentary discusses the key points of the consensus guidelines by focusing on two aspects: recommendations for the diagnostic and treatment protocols for OSA-induced EDS, and pharmacotherapy recommendations, with the aim of helping clinicians to better understand and apply the consensus.