Snoring Sound and Sleep Analysis in an Obese Patient Group
Abstract
Objectives: Snoring is the most common symptom of obstructive sleep apnea syndrom (OSAS). In this study, snoring percentage and severity were determined in a group of obese patients (with a BMI ⩾30 kg/m2) and the relationship between OSAS severity and snoring intensity were investigated. Methods: A total of 60 obese patients were retrospectively included in the study with a complete polysomnography (PSG) examination and snoring sound analysis which was performed simultaneously with the sleep study. The participants were divided into three groups according to AHI scores. The percentages of snoring sounds above 65 and 85 dB, determined during sleep were compared between groups. The demographic data, PSG record and snoring percentage of the patients were compared statistically. Results: The intensity of snoring sound and the percentages of snoring sound above 65 and 85 dB were found to be significantly related with the disease severity of OSAS in the obese patients (P<0.05). Conclusion: In this study, the significant relationship between OSAS severity and snoring sounds percentages over 65 and 85 Db in obese patients was demonstrated. These findings are promising for further studies and clinical use.References
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