[SYNDROME OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA IN THE ELDERLY POPULATION - PREVALENCE, CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND TREATMENT STRATEGY].

Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome - a common problem among old people, reduces the quality of life and is accompanied by increased morbidity and mortality. There are tests that enable early detection and diagnosis of this condition and there are effective treatments. This review will focus on the following topics: • The importance of the problem • Review of diagnostic tools • Treatment guidelines • How to improve adherence of patients to treatment.