Snoring while under conscious sedation during colonoscopy is linked to obstructive sleep apnea

Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

The number of patients who suffer from snoring and sleep apnea in Iran has been increasing in proportionate to the rest of the world as the prevalence of obesity has soared within the last two decades. This pandemic obesity is blamed on consumption of more energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods with high levels of sugar and saturated fats. Obesity is one of the major contributing factors of obstruct...

Sleep Architecture in Patients With Primary Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Introduction: This study aimed to investigate sleep architecture in patients with primary snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Methods: In this study, we analyzed polysomnographic data of 391 clients who referred to Sleep Disorders Research Center (SDRS). These people were classified into three groups based on their Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) and snoring; control, Primary Snoring (PS), and Obs...

Obstructive sleep apnea and primary snoring: treatment.

Treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

Is Apnea-Hypopnea Index a proper measure for Obstructive Sleep Apnea severity?