COPD and Lung Diseases

Sleep Medicine & Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders

Sleep plays an essential role in maintaining overall health, and disorders affecting breathing during sleep can significantly influence respiratory function and quality of life. Sleep-related breathing disorders are commonly associated with interrupted airflow, oxygen fluctuations, and disturbances in normal sleep patterns. Conditions such as sleep apnea and other nocturnal respiratory problems require proper evaluation and multidisciplinary care. This session will explore important aspects of sleep medicine, including disease mechanisms, diagnostic methods, and clinical approaches for managing sleep-related respiratory conditions.

• Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
• Central sleep apnea and sleep-related hypoventilation disorders
• Sleep disorders associated with chronic respiratory diseases
• Polysomnography and sleep diagnostic techniques
• Positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy and sleep management