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Shiao YH, Yu CC, Yeh YC. Validation of Downloadable Mobile Snore Applications by Polysomnography (PSG). Nat Sci Sleep 2024; 16:489-501. [PMID: 38800087 PMCID: PMC11127649 DOI: 10.2147/nss.s433351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Purpose Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common breathing disorder during sleep that is associated with symptoms such as snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness, and breathing interruptions. Polysomnography (PSG) is the most reliable diagnostic test for OSA; however, its high cost and lengthy testing duration make it difficult to access for many patients. With the availability of free snore applications for home-monitoring, this study aimed to validate the top three ranked snore applications, namely SnoreLab (SL), Anti Snore Solution (ASS), and Sleep Cycle Alarm (SCA), using PSG. Patients and Methods Sixty participants underwent an overnight PSG while simultaneously using three identical smartphones with the tested apps to gather sleep and snoring data. Results The study discovered that all three applications were significantly correlated with the total recording time and snore counts of PSG, with ASS showing good agreement with snore counts. Furthermore, the Snore Score, Time Snoring of SL, and Sleep Quality of SCA had a significant correlation with the natural logarithm of apnea hypopnea index (lnAHI) of PSG. The Snore Score of SL and the Sleep Quality of SCA were shown to be useful for evaluating snore severity and for pre-diagnosing or predicting OSA above moderate levels. Conclusion These findings suggest that some parameters of free snore applications can be employed to monitor OSA progress, and future research could involve adjusted algorithms and larger-scale studies to further authenticate these downloadable snore and sleep applications.
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- Yi-Hsien Shiao
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung Medical Center, Keelung, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Chest, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung Medical Center, Keelung, Taiwan
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung Medical Center, Keelung, Taiwan
- Program in Molecular Medicine, College of Life Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Yang J, Liu X, Zhai Z, Chen Y, Hu Z, He Y, Zhu L, Wang C, Li Y. Association between snoring, daytime sleepiness and cardiovascular disease in Chinese rural adults. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2023; 33:2334-2343. [PMID: 37788950 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2023.07.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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BACKGROUNDS AND AIMS Evidence on the association between habitual snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remains uncertain and limited. The study aimed to explore the independent and joint association between habitual snoring, EDS, and CVDs in rural Chinese adults. METHODS AND RESULTS A total of 28,140 participants from the Henan rural cohort study were included. Sleep status information was obtained by self-reported. Based on their sleep status, the participants were classified into four groups: "no snoring and no EDS (NSNS) (reference group)", "snoring and no EDS (SNS)", "no snoring and EDS (NSS)", "snoring and EDS (SS)." The logistic regression models were used to calculate independent and joint odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) between the snoring, EDS status and stroke, CHD, and CVD. Of the 28,140 participants, 740 subjects reported snoring and sleepiness. The ORs and (95% CIs) for CVDs in the adjusted model were 1.31 (1.20-1.43) for participants who snored frequently and 2.44 (1.76-3.39) for frequent sleepiness compared with no snoring and no sleepiness. Individuals with both snoring and sleepiness had higher odds of CVDs compared with no snoring and no sleepiness (OR: 2.18, 95%CI: 1.80-2.62). CONCLUSION Habitual snoring and excessive daytime sleepiness were independently and jointly associated with CVDs in the Chinese rural population. More studies are needed to explore the mechanisms of the relationship. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION The Henan Rural Cohort Study has been registered at the Chinese Clinical Trial Register (Registration number: ChiCTR-OOC-15006699). Date of registration: 2015-52 07-06. http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=11375.
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- Jing Yang
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, PR China.
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Udasin IG, Sunderram J, Calvert G. The World Trade Center Health Program: Obstructive sleep apnea best practices. ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 2023:1-3. [PMID: 37017101 DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2023.2195604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The events of September 11, 2001 exposed nearly half a million community residents and workers engaged in rescue and recovery and clean-up to dust, debris and toxic chemicals, as well as psychologic and physical stressors. Early studies showed an excess of aerodigestive diseases including rhinosinusitis and gastroesophageal reflux. Several studies of World Trade Center (WTC) responders report an excess of obstructive sleep apnea among patients who developed new onset or worsening chronic rhinosinusitis. High quality clinical diagnostic and treatment guidelines are available from The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Department of Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense. For enrolled members, the WTC program covers diagnostic evaluation and treatment for sleep apnea in members diagnosed with WTC-related upper and lower respiratory disease and gastroesophageal reflux.
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- Iris G Udasin
- World Trade Center Health Program Clinical Center of Excellence, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- World Trade Center Health Program, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Huang Z, Lobbezoo F, Vanhommerig JW, Volgenant CMC, de Vries N, Aarab G, Hilgevoord AAJ. Effects of demographic and sleep-related factors on snoring sound parameters. Sleep Med 2023; 104:3-10. [PMID: 36857868 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2023.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of frequently reported between-individual (viz., age, gender, body mass index [BMI], and apnea-hypopnea index [AHI]) and within-individual (viz., sleep stage and sleep position) snoring sound-related factors on snoring sound parameters in temporal, intensity, and frequency domains. METHODS This study included 83 adult snorers (mean ± SD age: 42.2 ± 11.3 yrs; male gender: 59%) who underwent an overnight polysomnography (PSG) and simultaneous sound recording, from which a total of 131,745 snoring events were extracted and analyzed. Data on both between-individual and within-individual factors were extracted from the participants' PSG reports. RESULTS Gender did not have any significant effect on snoring sound parameters. The fundamental frequency (FF; coefficient = -0.31; P = 0.02) and dominant frequency (DF; coefficient = -12.43; P < 0.01) of snoring sounds decreased with the increase of age, and the second formant increased (coefficient = 22.91; P = 0.02) with the increase of BMI. Severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA; AHI ≥30 events/hour), non-rapid eye movement sleep stage 3 (N3), and supine position were all associated with more, longer, and louder snoring events (P < 0.05). Supine position was associated with higher FF and DF, and lateral decubitus positions were associated with higher formants. CONCLUSIONS Within the limitations of the current patient profile and included factors, AHI was found to have greater effects on snoring sound parameters than the other between-individual factors. The included within-individual factors were found to have greater effects on snoring sound parameters than the between-individual factors under study.
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- Zhengfei Huang
- Department of Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, OLVG, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Epidemiology, OLVG Hospital, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, OLVG, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital (UZA), Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Huang Y, Xu J, Zheng S, Xu S, Wang Y, Du J, Xiao L, Zhang R, Wang H, Tang Y, Su T. The risk factors for insomnia and sleep-disordered breathing in military communities: A meta-analysis. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0250779. [PMID: 33956821 PMCID: PMC8101965 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0250779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many reviews and meta-analyses had been conducted to investigate risk factors for sleep disorders in the general population. However, no similar research has been performed in the military population though insomnia and sleep-disordered breathing are quite prevalent in that population. OBJECTIVES To investigate risk factors for insomnia and sleep-disordered breathing in military personnel. METHODS A systematic literature search was performed from inception to March 2021 and 6496 records were produced. Two authors independently screened records for eligibility. Results were presented as odds ratios, and a random-effect model was used to pool results. Data analysis was performed respectively according to military personnel type (i.e., veteran, active-duty personnel). Risk factors were sorted into three categories: sociodemographic, army-specific, and comorbidity. This meta-analysis was registered in PROSPERO before data analysis (registration No: CRD42020221696). RESULTS Twenty-seven articles were finally included in the quantitative analysis. For sleep-disordered breathing in active-duty personnel, four sociodemographic (i.e., overweight/obesity, higher body mass index, male gender, >35 years old) and one comorbidity (i.e., depression) risk factors were identified. For insomnia in active-duty personnel, four sociodemographic (i.e., aging, alcohol dependence, white race, and female gender), two army-specific (i.e., deployment experience, combat experience), and four comorbidity (i.e., depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, and anxiety) risk factors were identified. For insomnia in veterans, one army-specific (i.e., combat experience) and one comorbidity (i.e., post-traumatic stress disorder) risk factor was identified. CONCLUSIONS Several risk factors were identified for insomnia and sleep-disordered breathing in the current meta-analysis. Risk factors for veterans and active-duty personnel were partially different. Research on sleep breathing disorders remains limited, and more convincing evidence would be obtained with more relevant studies in the future.
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- Yujia Huang
- Department of Medical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Psychology, TongJi University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
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Litovets TS, Krasnozhen VN. [Quantification of the loudness of snoring according to Watch-PAT-200 and its relationship with the severity of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome]. Vestn Otorinolaringol 2021; 86:38-42. [PMID: 33929150 DOI: 10.17116/otorino20218602138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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PURPOSE OF THE STUDY Evaluate the capabilities of Watch-PAT-200 in obtaining data to determine the relationship between the loudness of snoring and the severity of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). MATERIAL AND METHODS From 2017 to 2019, 208 patients with complaints of nocturnal snoring were examined. Apnea / hypopnea indices (AHI) and respiratory distress index (RDI) were assessed. The study was carried out on a Watch-PAT-200 portable device (Itamar Medical, Israel). The average volume of snoring (dB) and the proportion (%) of sleep time with the intensity of snoring over 50.60 and 70 dB were measured. The correlation of the obtained data with the AHI and RDI indices is estimated. RESULTS During the study, it was found that the volume of snoring increases as the severity of OSAS increases, therefore, the volume of snoring can be an indicator of the severity of OSAS. There are ample opportunities for screening diagnostics of the loudness of snoring with the subsequent consultation of a somnologist and timely prescription of treatment. Due to the objectivity of the obtained data and ease of use, the Watch-PAT-200 device can be used in outpatient practice for screening diagnostics of snoring and OSAS in the population.
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- T S Litovets
- Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, Kazan, Russia
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- Kazan State Medical Academy - branch of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Kazan, Russia
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De Meyer MMD, Vanderveken OM, De Weerdt S, Marks LAM, Cárcamo BA, Chavez AM, Matamoros FA, Jacquet W. Use of mandibular advancement devices for the treatment of primary snoring with or without obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): A systematic review. Sleep Med Rev 2020; 56:101407. [PMID: 33326914 DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2020.101407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2020] [Revised: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The aim of this review was to systematically evaluate the available scientific evidence on the benefit of mandibular advancement devices (MADs) in the treatment of primary snoring (PS). From 905 initially identified articles, 18 were selected. Papers that provided indirect information regarding obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and/or sleep breathing disorders (SBD) were included. Information was obtained on monoblock and duoblock appliances from the selected studies. The devices were most commonly able to achieve 50%-70% of the maximum mandibular protrusion. The frequently used outcome measurements were the apnea-hypopnea index, Epworth sleepiness scale, and oxygen desaturation index, which all yielded positive post-treatment results. The most common side effects were temporomandibular joint pain and excessive salivation, which improved with time. Our findings indicated that the use of MADs, even with varying designs, improved outcomes in all the reported patient populations (PS, OSAS, and SBD). Despite the lack of studies on PS, the available evidence supports the use of MADs for treatment of PS. Snoring should be treated from a preventive and psychosocial perspective to avoid progression to more severe diseases that could have a significant medical and economic impact.
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- Micheline M D De Meyer
- Oral Health in Special Needs, Sleep Breathing Disorders, Oral Health Sciences, Ghent University Hospital, Gent, Belgium; Department of Dentistry, Radboud University Medical Center and Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Department of Pneumology, UZ Brussels, Brussels, Belgium; Faculty of Dentistry, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile; Department of Educational Sciences EDWE-LOCI, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium; Department of Materials, Textiles and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Ghent University, Belgium.
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- Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat, Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Special Care in Dentistry, Oral Health Sciences, Ghent University Hospital, Gent, Belgium
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile
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- Special Care in Dentistry, Oral Health Sciences, Ghent University Hospital, Gent, Belgium; Department of Oral Health Sciences ORHE, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium; Department of Educational Sciences EDWE-LOCI, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium; Department of Materials, Textiles and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Ghent University, Belgium
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Snoring patterns during home polysomnography. A proposal for a new classification. Am J Otolaryngol 2020; 41:102589. [PMID: 32563786 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2020.102589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Revised: 05/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Snoring is a very common disorder, but, at present, there is no universally accepted classification for the condition. The main aim of this paper is to introduce a home sleep monitoring-based classification of common snoring patterns in simple snorers and in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). MATERIALS AND METHODS In total, 561 consecutive patients with a history of snoring, either simple or associated with apnea, were enrolled in this home sleep monitoring study. Analysis of the polysomnographic traces and the snoring sensor allowed the main patterns of snoring and their characteristics to be determined. RESULTS Four patterns of snoring were identified. In a spectrum of increasing severity (mild, moderate or severe), snoring can be episodic, positional, continuous, or alternating, whereas in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, the snoring events only occur between successive respiratory obstructive events. In mild snoring, the episodic pattern is the most frequent, whereas in moderate and severe snoring, the continuous snoring pattern occurs in most cases. CONCLUSIONS The proposed classification of snoring patterns would be beneficial for providing a realistic disturbance index, for the selection and evaluation of the outcomes of surgical techniques.
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Kallel S, Kchaou K, Jameleddine A, Sellami M, Mnejja M, Charfeddine I. Snoring time versus snoring intensity: Which parameter correlates better with severity of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome? Lung India 2020; 37:300-303. [PMID: 32643637 PMCID: PMC7507915 DOI: 10.4103/lungindia.lungindia_394_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objective: The relationship between the severity of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and both snoring intensity and rate measured objectively has not been sufficiently investigated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between severity of OSAS and snoring parameters including snoring intensity and rate. Patients and Methods: A total of 150 records of individuals who complained of snoring were analyzed. Patients were classified into four groups according to apnea–hypopnea index (AHI). Polygraphy recordings including the snoring intensity and the snoring rate (defined as the percentage of snoring time during the total sleep time) and the clinical data were compared and analyzed. Results: AHI was significantly correlated, respectively, with snoring rate (r = 0.341; P < 0.0001) and maximal intensity of snoring (r = 0.362; P < 0.0001). However, no correlation was found between the average intensity of snoring and AHI (P = 0.33). When assessing each respiratory event individually, snoring rate was more correlated with hypopnea index (r = 0.424; P < 0.0001) than with AI (r = 0.233; P = 0.004). The snoring rate (%) in the severe OSAS group (31.79 ± 19.3) was significantly higher than that in the mild OSAS group (18.02 ± 17; P = 0.001) and the control group (17 ± 16.57; P = 0.011). Similarly, the maximal intensity of snoring (db) in the severe OSAS group (90.45 ± 13.79) was higher than that in the mild OSAS group (86.46 ± 15.07; P = 0.006) and the control group (84.75 ± 6.65; P < 0.001). Conclusion: The snoring rate and maximal intensity of snoring correlate better with the severity of OSAS than average snoring intensity.
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- Souha Kallel
- Department of ENT and Cervicofacial Surgery, Habib Bourguiba's Teaching Hospital, 3029 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of ENT and Cervicofacial Surgery, Habib Bourguiba's Teaching Hospital, 3029 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of ENT and Cervicofacial Surgery, Habib Bourguiba's Teaching Hospital, 3029 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of ENT and Cervicofacial Surgery, Habib Bourguiba's Teaching Hospital, 3029 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of ENT and Cervicofacial Surgery, Habib Bourguiba's Teaching Hospital, 3029 Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of ENT and Cervicofacial Surgery, Habib Bourguiba's Teaching Hospital, 3029 Sfax, Tunisia
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Kim JW, Kim T, Shin J, Lee K, Choi S, Cho SW. Prediction of Apnea-Hypopnea Index Using Sound Data Collected by a Noncontact Device. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2020; 162:392-399. [PMID: 32013710 DOI: 10.1177/0194599819900014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To predict the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using data from breathing sounds recorded using a noncontact device during sleep. STUDY DESIGN Prospective cohort study. SETTING Tertiary referral hospital. SUBJECT AND METHODS Audio recordings during sleep were performed using an air-conduction microphone during polysomnography. Breathing sounds recorded from all sleep stages were analyzed. After noise reduction preprocessing, the audio data were segmented into 5-second windows and sound features were extracted. Estimation of AHI by regression analysis was performed using a Gaussian process, support vector machine, random forest, and simple linear regression, along with 10-fold cross-validation. RESULTS In total, 116 patients who underwent attended, in-laboratory, full-night polysomnography were included. Overall, random forest resulted in the highest performance with the highest correlation coefficient (0.83) and least mean absolute error (9.64 events/h) and root mean squared error (13.72 events/h). Other models resulted in somewhat lower but similar performances, with correlation coefficients ranging from 0.74 to 0.79. The estimated AHI tended to be underestimated as the severity of OSA increased. Regarding bias and precision, estimation performances in the severe OSA subgroup were the lowest, regardless of the model used. Among sound features, derivative of the area methods of moments of overall standard deviation demonstrated the highest correlation with AHI. CONCLUSION AHI was fairly predictable by using data from breathing sounds generated during sleep. The prediction model may be useful not only for prescreening but also for follow-up after treatment in patients with OSA.
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- Jeong-Whun Kim
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics, Suwon, Korea
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- Music and Audio Research Group, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Music and Audio Research Group, Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Medical Research Collaborating Center, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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Detecting central sleep apnea in adult patients using WatchPAT-a multicenter validation study. Sleep Breath 2019; 24:387-398. [PMID: 31402439 PMCID: PMC7127995 DOI: 10.1007/s11325-019-01904-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2019] [Revised: 07/12/2019] [Accepted: 07/16/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Study objectives To assess the accuracy of WatchPAT (WP—Itamar-Medical, Caesarea, Israel) enhanced with a novel systolic upstroke analysis coupled with respiratory movement analysis derived from a dedicated snoring and body position (SBP) sensor, to enable automated algorithmic differentiation between central sleep apnea (CSA) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) compared with simultaneous in-lab sleep studies with polysomnography (PSG). Methods Eighty-four patients with suspected sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) underwent simultaneous WP and PSG studies in 11 sleep centers. PSG scoring was blinded to the automatically analyzed WP data. Results Overall WP apnea-hypopnea index (AHI; mean ± SD) was 25.2 ± 21.3 (range 0.2–101) versus PSG AHI 24.4 ± 21.2 (range 0–110) (p = 0.514), and correlation was 0.87 (p < 0.001). Using a threshold of AHI ≥ 15, the sensitivity and specificity of WP versus PSG for diagnosing sleep apnea were 85% and 70% respectively and agreement was 79% (kappa = 0.867). WP central AHI (AHIc) was 4.2 ± 7.7 (range 0–38) versus PSG AHIc 5.9 ± 11.8 (range 0–63) (p = 0.034), while correlation was 0.90 (p < 0.001). Using a threshold of AHI ≥ 15, the sensitivity and specificity of WP versus PSG for diagnosing CSA were 67% and 100% respectively with agreement of 95% (kappa = 0.774), and receiver operator characteristic (ROC) area under the curve of 0.866, (p < 0.01). Using a threshold of AHI ≥ 10 showed comparable overall sleep apnea and CSA diagnostic accuracies. Conclusions These findings show that WP can accurately detect overall AHI and effectively differentiate between CSA and OSA.
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Dosman JA, Karunanayake CP, McMullin K, Abonyi S, Rennie D, Lawson J, Kirychuk S, Koehncke N, Seeseequasis J, Jimmy L, Ramsden VR, Fenton M, Marchildon GP, King M, Pahwa P. Risk Factors for Snoring in Two Canadian First Nations Communities. Clocks Sleep 2019; 1:117-125. [PMID: 33089158 PMCID: PMC7509670 DOI: 10.3390/clockssleep1010011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2018] [Accepted: 01/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Snoring may be an important predictor of sleep-disordered breathing. Factors related to snoring among First Nations people are not well understood in a population with high rates of smoking and excess body weight. An interviewer-administered survey was conducted among 874 individual participants from 406 households in 2012 and 2013 in two Canadian First Nations communities. The survey collected information on demographic variables, individual and contextual determinants of respiratory health and snoring (classified as present versus absent) and self-reported height and weight. Multiple logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine relationships between snoring and potential risk factors adjusting for age and sex. Snoring was present in 46.2% men and 47.0% women. Considering body mass index, 259 people (30.3%) were overweight and 311 (36.4%) were considered obese. The combined current/former smoking rate was 90.2%. Being overweight, obesity, sinus trouble, current smoking status and former smoking were significantly associated with snoring. Exposure to home dampness and mold were suggestive of an association with snoring. To the degree that snoring may be a predictor of possible sleep-disordered breathing, these results indicate that environmental conditions such as smoking and home exposures may be important factors in the pathogenesis of these conditions.
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- James A. Dosman
- Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan, 104 Clinic Place, Saskatoon, SK S7N 2Z4, Canada
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8, Canada
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-306-966-1475
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- Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan, 104 Clinic Place, Saskatoon, SK S7N 2Z4, Canada
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- Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan, 104 Clinic Place, Saskatoon, SK S7N 2Z4, Canada
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 107 Wiggins Road, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5, Canada
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- Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan, 104 Clinic Place, Saskatoon, SK S7N 2Z4, Canada
- College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, 104 Clinic Place, Saskatoon, SK S7N 2Z4, Canada
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- Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan, 104 Clinic Place, Saskatoon, SK S7N 2Z4, Canada
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8, Canada
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- Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan, 104 Clinic Place, Saskatoon, SK S7N 2Z4, Canada
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8, Canada
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- Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan, 104 Clinic Place, Saskatoon, SK S7N 2Z4, Canada
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8, Canada
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- Community A, PO Box 96, Duck Lake, SK S0K1J0, Canada
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- Department of Academic Family Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, West Winds Primary Health Centre, 3311 Fairlight Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7M 3Y5, Canada
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- Division of Respirology, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Suite 425, 155 College Street, Toronto, ON M5T 3M6, Canada
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 107 Wiggins Road, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5, Canada
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- Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan, 104 Clinic Place, Saskatoon, SK S7N 2Z4, Canada
- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 107 Wiggins Road, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5, Canada
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Dunietz GL, Shedden K, Schisterman EF, Lisabeth LD, Treadwell MC, O’Brien LM. Associations of snoring frequency and intensity in pregnancy with time-to-delivery. Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol 2018; 32:504-511. [PMID: 30266041 PMCID: PMC6261672 DOI: 10.1111/ppe.12511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2018] [Revised: 07/19/2018] [Accepted: 08/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, little is known about the association of SDB with timing of delivery. We examined the association of snoring frequency, a key SDB marker, and snoring intensity, a correlate of SDB severity, with time-to-delivery among a cohort of pregnant women. METHODS In this prospective cohort study, 1483 third trimester pregnant women were recruited from the University of Michigan prenatal clinics. Women completed a questionnaire about their sleep, and demographic and pregnancy information was abstracted from medical charts. After exclusion of those with hypertension or diabetes, 954 women were classified into two groups by their snoring onset timing, chronic or pregnancy-onset. Within each of these groups, women were divided into four groups based on their snoring frequency and intensity: non-snorers; infrequent-quiet; frequent-quiet; or frequent-loud snorers. Cox proportional hazard regression models were used to investigate the association between snoring frequency and intensity and time-to-delivery, adjusting for maternal characteristics. RESULTS Chronic snoring was reported by half of the pregnant women, and of those, 7% were frequent-loud snorers. Deliveries before 38 weeks' gestation are completed occurred among 25% of women with chronic, frequent-loud snoring. Compared with pre-pregnancy non-snorers, women with chronic frequent-loud snoring had an increased hazard ratio for delivery (adjusted hazard ratio 1.60, 95% confidence interval 1.04, 2.45). CONCLUSIONS Snoring frequency and intensity is associated with time-to-delivery in women absent of hypertension or diabetes. Frequent-loud snoring may have a clinical utility to identify otherwise low-risk women who are likely to deliver earlier.
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- Galit Levi Dunietz
- Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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- Department of Statistics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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- Division of Intramural Population Health Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, National Institute of Health, Rockville, MD 20847
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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- Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Predictors of Sleep Apnea in the Canadian Population. Can Respir J 2018; 2018:6349790. [PMID: 30228832 PMCID: PMC6136476 DOI: 10.1155/2018/6349790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2018] [Revised: 06/14/2018] [Accepted: 07/19/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Older age, obesity, hypertension, snoring, and excessive daytime sleepiness have been associated with sleep apnea. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence (crude and adjusted), as well as the risk factors, of sleep apnea in the adult Canadian population. Data from the 2009 Sleep Apnea Rapid Response (SARR) questionnaire were used to identify the risk factors, and all sleep-related questions in the SARR questionnaire were used. The outcome variable of interest was health professional-diagnosed sleep apnea. Covariates of interest were demographic variables, population characteristics, respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and enabling resources. The multiple logistic regression model adjusted for the clustering effect was used to analyze the data. Sleep apnea was diagnosed in 858,913 adults (3.4% of the population), and more men (65.4%) than women (34.6%) were diagnosed with sleep apnea. Multivariable logistic regression analysis indicated that age (45 and older), loud snoring, sudden awakening with gasping/choking (rare/sometimes and once or more a week), and nodding off/falling asleep in driving in the past 12 months were significantly associated with diagnosed sleep apnea. Predictive probability demonstrated that in overweight and obese persons, ≥15 minutes of daily exercise significantly decreased the risk of diagnosed sleep apnea. The conclusion of this study is that in the Canadian population, sleep apnea is associated with older age, loud snoring, and sleeping problems. The protective effect of exercise warrants further investigation.
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