RESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To show that the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) was the probable cause of D. Pedro II's excessive daytime sleepiness. METHOD: Research of historical documents and bibliographical. RESULTS: The excessive daytime sleepiness of D. Pedro II (1825-1891) was well known and bitterly criticized behavior by oppositionist magazines; it was also recognized by his peers. He would fall asleep in public places such as the theater and while attending lectures. As a youth, he was of normal complexion, putting on weight (obesity) at middle years. CONCLUSION: The possibility of this diagnosis is particularly relevant in this case because it points to an organic cause for D. Pedro II daytime naps and excessive daytime sleepiness. It could be the result of OSAS and not "disinterest" as erroneously assumed at that time.
Assuntos
Distúrbios do Sono por Sonolência Excessiva/história , Pessoas Famosas , Apneia Obstrutiva do Sono/história , Brasil , Distúrbios do Sono por Sonolência Excessiva/etiologia , História do Século XIX , Apneia Obstrutiva do Sono/complicaçõesRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To show that the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) was the probable cause of D. Pedro II's excessive daytime sleepiness. METHOD: Research of historical documents and bibliographical. RESULTS: The excessive daytime sleepiness of D. Pedro II (1825-1891) was well known and bitterly criticized behavior by oppositionist magazines; it was also recognized by his peers. He would fall asleep in public places such as the theater and while attending lectures. As a youth, he was of normal complexion, putting on weight (obesity) at middle years. CONCLUSION: The possibility of this diagnosis is particularly relevant in this case because it points to an organic cause for D. Pedro II daytime naps and excessive daytime sleepiness. It could be the result of OSAS and not "disinterest" as erroneously assumed at that time.
OBJETIVO: Evidenciar a síndrome de apnéia do sono tipo obstrutivo (SASO) como provável causa da sonolência diurna excessiva de D. Pedro II. MÉTODO: Pesquisa de documentos históricos e bibliográfica. RESULTADOS: A sonolência diurna excessiva de D. Pedro II (1825-1891) era bem conhecida e criticada enfaticamente pelas revistas oposicionistas, era também reconhecida pelos seus pares. Ele adormecia em lugares públicos como no teatro e ao assistir aulas. Como jovem ele tinha compleição normal, ganhando peso (obesidade) na meia idade. CONCLUSÃO: A possibilidade deste diagnóstico é particularmente relevante neste caso porque aponta para uma causa orgânica para os cochilos diurnos e a sonolência diurna excessiva. Pode se dever à SASO e não ao "desinteresse" como erroneamente admitido naquela época.