Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening in Psoriasis Using the STOP-Bang Questionnaire: A Cross-Sectional Study

INTRODUCTION: Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory disease characterized by sharply circumscribed erythematous plaques on the trunk and limbs. Reports are suggesting low sleep quality increased risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) in psoriasis patients. 
 METHODS: The present study aimed to investigate array OSAS based STOP-Bang questionnaire. was cross-sectional. sample sequential for convenience. association between categorical variables verified with Pearson's chi-square Fischer's exact tests, Pearson Spearman's correlations were used evaluate relationships continuous variables. P<0.05 values considered significant. RESULTS: A total 104 patients selected, 53 (51%) males, mean age 51.7±14.8 years. Body mass index 29.3±5 kg/m2. Hypertension 38 (36.5%) diabetes 19 (18.3%) controlled 87 (83.7%) patients, determined PASI Score below 10 points. Regarding apnea, 36 (34.6%) at high risk, 28 (26.9%) intermediate 40 (38.5%) risk. There no significant correlation degree severity apnea score (p=0.6). CONCLUSIONS: suggests an prevalence intermediate-risk scores OSA population psoriasis. No observed Prospective studies using diagnosis polysomnography necessary.