The Grey Zone in Multiple Sleep Latency Test for Diagnosis of Narcolepsy: A Survey of Korean Neurologist
- Author:
Hee-Jin IM
1
;
Yooha HONG
;
Jae Wook CHO
;
Jun-Sang SUNWOO
;
Daeyoung KIM
;
Dae Lim KOO
;
Soo Hwan YIM
;
Hyeyun KIM
;
Kyung Min KIM
;
Yu Jin JUNG
;
Kwang Ik YANG
;
Author Information
- Publication Type:1
- From:Journal of Sleep Medicine 2022;19(3):139-145
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Objectives:Clinicians often depend on the results of the the multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) for diagnosing narcolepsy, but the diagnosis can be confusing when there is a co-existence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This study is aimed to address the diagnostic tendency and the strategies of treatment for narcolepsy and other hypersomnia in the grey zone.
Methods:We performed a web-based survey of Korean neurologists who were interested in narcolepsy and had experience with sleep studies.
Results:The results of this survey present their concerns according to the severity of comorbid OSA in analyzing the results of the MSLT.
Conclusions:This study also might help by providing the opinions of experienced Korean neurologists for the assessment and management of excessive daytime sleepiness.
