medsovetМедицинский СоветMeditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council2079-701X2658-5790REMEDIUM GROUP Ltd.10.21518/ms2025-180medsovet-9094Research ArticleПРАКТИКАPRACTICEПозиционно-зависимые нарушения дыхания во сне: современное состояние проблемы и перспективы позиционной терапииPosition-dependent sleep breathing disorders: Current state of the problem and prospects of positional therapyhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4982-628XАгальцовМ. В.AgaltsovM. V.

Агальцов Михаил Викторович - к.м.н., старший научный сотрудник.

101000, Москва, Петроверигский переулок, д. 10, стр. 3

Mikhail V. Agaltsov - Cand. Sci. (Med.), Senior Researche, National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine.

10, Bldg. 3, Petroverigsky Lane, Moscow, 101000

MAgaltsov@gnicpm.ruhttps://orcid.org/0009-0000-9900-616XАлександровА. Р.AleksandrovA. R.

Александров Андрей Романович - ассистент кафедры «Биомедицинская безопасность» (БМТ3).

105005, Москва, 2-я Бауманская ул., д. 5, стр. 1

Andrey R. Aleksandrov - Assistant, Department Biomedical Safety (BMT3), Bauman Moscow State Technical University.

5, Bldg. 1, 2nd Baumanskaya St., Moscow, 105005

aleksandrey99@gmail.comhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-8341-2446КудашовИ. А.KudashovI. A.

Кудашов Иван Александрович - к.т.н., доцент кафедры «Биомедицинская безопасность» (БМТ3).

105005, Москва, 2-я Бауманская ул., д. 5, стр. 1

Ivan A. Kudashov - Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Assistant Professor, Department Biomedical Safety (BMT3), Bauman Moscow State Technical University.

5, Bldg. 1, 2nd Baumanskaya St., Moscow, 105005

kudashov@bmstu.ruhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3967-3950КиселевА. Р.KiselevA. R.

Киселев Антон Робертович - д.м.н., руководитель Центра координации фундаментальной научной деятельности.

101000, Москва, Петроверигский переулок, д. 10, стр. 3

Anton R. Kiselev - Dr. Sci. (Med.), Head of the Center for Coordination of Fundamental Scientific Activities, National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine.

10, Bldg. 3, Petroverigsky Lane, Moscow, 101000

kiselev@cardio-it.ruНациональный медицинский исследовательский центр терапии и профилактической медициныРоссияNational Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive MedicineRussian FederationМосковский государственный технический университет имени Н.Э. БауманаРоссияBauman Moscow State Technical UniversityRussian Federation20252405202507207216Copyright © Агальцов М.В., Александров А.Р., Кудашов И.А., Киселев А.Р., 20252025Агальцов М.В., Александров А.Р., Кудашов И.А., Киселев А.Р.Agaltsov M.V., Aleksandrov A.R., Kudashov I.A., Kiselev A.R.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.https://www.med-sovet.pro/jour/article/view/9094

Позиционно-зависимые нарушения дыхания во сне, прежде всего позиционное обструктивное апноэ сна (ОАС), представляют собой особый фенотип заболевания, характеризующийся значительной вариабельностью тяжести дыхательных нарушений в зависимости от положения тела. Согласно данным, накопленным за последние десятилетия, до 60% пациентов с ОАС демонстрируют значимую позиционную зависимость, при этом у 20–30% заболевание регистрируется исключительно в положении на спине (изолированное позиционное ОАС). В статье подробно рассмотрены современные представления об эпидемиологии, патофизиологии, особенностях клинической картины и факторах риска развития позиционно-зависимых нарушений дыхания во сне. Особое внимание уделено роли позиционной терапии (ПТ) как перспективного метода лечения, особенно у пациентов с легкой и умеренной формой заболевания. Представлены данные о высокой эффективности и переносимости современных вибротактильных устройств для ПТ, способных значительно снизить степень тяжести заболевания. Рассматриваются результаты рандомизированных контролируемых исследований и метаанализов, подтверждающие сопоставимость эффективности ПТ с другими методами лечения ОАС, включая терапию положительным давлением в верхних дыхательных путях (ПАП-терапию) и ортодонтические устройства. Обсуждаются перспективы комбинированного подхода, необходимость индивидуализации терапии и дальнейших исследований в контексте достижения долгосрочного клинического эффекта, высокой приверженности к терапии и улучшения качества жизни пациентов. Статья может быть полезна как для врачей медицины сна, так и для специалистов смежных медицинских специальностей, сталкивающихся в своей практике с проблемами храпа и нарушениями дыхания во сне.

Position-dependent sleep breathing disorders, primarily positional obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is a special type of the disease that has significant variability in the severity of breathing problems depending on body position. Based on data collected over the past few decades, it has been found that up to 60% of OSA patients exhibit significant positional dependency, while 20–30% of cases are recorded exclusively in a supine position (isolated positional OSA). The article explores in detail the current concepts of epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical characteristics, and risk factors for position-dependent sleep-related breathing disorders. It also focuses on the role of position therapy (PT) as a potential treatment option, especially for patients with mild to moderate forms of the condition. The article presents data on the high efficiency and tolerance of modern vibrotactile devices for sleep apnea, which can significantly reduce the severity of the condition. The results of randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses confirm the comparability of PT with other treatments, such as positive airway pressure therapy (PAP) and orthodontic devices. The article discusses the prospects of a combined approach and the need for individualized therapy, as well as the importance of further research to achieve long-term clinical effects, improve adherence to therapy, and enhance the quality of life for patients. The article is useful for both sleep medicine doctors and specialists in related fields who encounter snoring and sleep breathing disorders in their practice.

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