In:
American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy, SAGE Publications, Vol. 23, No. 6 ( 2009-11), p. e51-e55
Abstract:
This study assessed changes in sleep-related symptoms and polysomnographic parameters after nasal surgery for nasal obstruction in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) adults in Taiwan. Methods A total of 66 patients with OSA and chronic nasal obstruction were recruited (surgical, n = 44; control, n = 22). Nasal surgery alone was the treatment in surgical patients. Outcomes were measured in a Snore Outcome Survey (SOS), Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), rhinomanometry, and polysomnographic parameters at baseline and again after 3 months. Results Significantly improved nasal resistance as measured by the SOS and ESS were found only in the surgical group (all, p 〈 0.001). Both groups revealed insignificant changes in polysomnographic parameters. The patients with lower body weight index, less daytime sleepiness, and lower tongue position had a better success rate than the others (50% versus 3%; p 〈 0.001). Conclusion Although nasal surgery relieved snoring and daytime sleepiness, it had variable effects on polysomnographic parameters.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1945-8924
,
1945-8932
DOI:
10.2500/ajra.2009.23.3358
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2009
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2554548-6
