Obstructive sleep apnoea suspicion in lung cancer patients in Indonesia

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Abstract Background Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is often underdiagnosed and can cause various complications. Objective This study aimed to find prevalence and correlation between OSA cases in lung cancer patients. Methods This was a cross-sectional study of 151 lung cancer patients. We interviewed and assess the risk of OSA in lung cancer patients by using the Berlin questionnaire, Epworth Scale, and STOP-BANG questionnaire. Results Out of 151 patients, 121 (80.13%) patients were identified as having a low risk of OSA and 30 (19.87%) patients as high risk of OSA. Most patients with a high risk of OSA were identified with the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (53 patients). Most patients with a low risk of OSA were identified with the Berlin questionnaire (120 patients). The result shows no significant difference (P > 0.05) between age and risk based on the three questionnaires we used. A significant difference (P < 0.05) was found between body mass index (BMI), body height, and OSA risk based on the Berlin and STOP-BANG questionnaires. Conclusions There is a correlation between sleep apnoea and lung cancer as a risk factor and a consequence of poor sleep in the lung cancer population.