PURPOSE To investigate the frequency of childhood sleep problems at pediatric clinics in Seoul and Gyeonggi provinces. METHODS Children (n=936) and their parents who visited 5 primary and 1 secondary pediatric outpatient clinics were invited to complete a Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire. RESULTS Among patients, 901 (96.3%) answered questionnaires in sufficient detail for evaluation. The parti...

We established and tested a snoring detection method using a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) sensor for accurate, fast, and motion-artifact-robust monitoring of snoring events during sleep. Twenty patients with obstructive sleep apnea participated in this study. The PVDF sensor was located between a mattress cover and mattress, and the patients' snoring signals were unconstrainedly measured with...

The high prevalence of habitual snoring (35% of the general population) and the increasing demand for an effective treatment have led, in the last decade, to the generalisation of laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP). However, acceptable studies on its effectiveness are lacking. The present randomised, placebo-controlled study included 25 nonapnoeic and mild obstructive sleep apnoea snorers ...

OBJECTIVES In this study the efficacy of palatal implants for treatment of snoring was evaluated. PATIENTS AND METHODS Seventeen patients (10 males, 7 females; mean age 49.2+/-7.8 years; range 31 to 66 years) with primary snoring and an apnea-hypopnea index of less than 15 were treated with palatal implants after clinical and endoscopic examination. Snoring-related symptoms were evaluated at ...

The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to assess the effectiveness of a mandibular advancement appliance (MAA) in managing severe snoring. Twenty-eight adults with severe snoring and normal overnight oximetry were recruited from sleep disorder clinics. A maxillary placebo appliance and a MAA were worn by each subject for a period of 4-6 weeks each. Questionnaires at baseline and after ...

Snoring sounds generated by different vibrators of the upper airway may be useful indicators of obstruction sites in patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). This study aimed to investigate associations between snoring sounds, obstruction sites, and surgical responses (≥50% reduction in the apnea-hypopnea index [AHI] and <10 events/hour) in patients with OSAHS. This pros...

INTRODUCTION Snoring is the major symptom of sleep disordered breathing (SDB) which is of immense public health importance. It is associated with some morbidities and mortality in the elderly. Few studies have addressed this problem in the elderly Nigerians. METHODS Cross-sectional study of 843 elderly patients at the Geriatric Centre, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. Data were c...

Snoring and OSA are different Manifestations of the same pathophysiological disorder. Per se is not dangerous to overall health, but can become a social problem for snorer as well sleeping partner. Since first description uvulopalatopharyngoplasty by Ikematsu in 1964 numerous variations surgical procedures soft palate treatment primary snoring have been published.

OBJECTIVE To examine the prevalence of snoring during pregnancy and its effects on key pregnancy outcomes. METHODS Pregnant women were consecutively recruited in their first trimester. Habitual snoring was screened by using a questionnaire in the 1st and 3rd trimester, respectively. According to the time of snoring, participants were divided into pregnancy onset snorers, chronic snorers and n...

We compared self- and spouse reports of snoring and other symptoms of sleep apnea syndrome ascertained from married couples in a community-based survey. Agreement between the two types of report varied between 70-98%, but was modest (kappa = -0.01-0.52) when adjusted for chance. For men, spouse reports yielded higher prevalence rates for snoring and for four other symptoms. For women, estimates...