Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome and anatomical factors: possible correlations

Maino, Giovanna; Cremonini, Francesca; Pettinato, Giulia; Paoletto, Emanuele; Lombardo, Luca

doi:10.5935/1984-0063.20220074

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“…Airway obstructions manifest as a reduction (hypopnea) or complete collapse (apnea) of respiratory airflow, accompanied by persistent chest and abdominal respiratory efforts aimed at overcoming the obstructive phenomenon [3]. Despite such efforts, there is an increase in the partial pressure of carbon dioxide and a decrease in the partial pressure of oxygen in the blood [4].…”

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Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Simple Snoring: Efficacy of a New Mandibular Advancement Device

Cremonini,

Poma,

Palone

et al. 2024

Applied Sciences

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The following prospective study has the aim of evaluating the efficiency of the F22 MAD (mandibular advancement device), a new oral device for the treatment of OSAS (Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome) and snoring. Methods: AHI (apnea-hypopnea index), ODI (Oxygen Desaturation Index), snoring percentage, time spent in the supine position, and Epworth Sleepiness Scale score were evaluated in 19 patients with snoring, mild to moderate OSAS, or severe OSAS who declined CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure) treatment, before and after the application of the F22 MAD. Results: The median value of AHI varied from 15.6 ± 10.7 to 5.7 ± 5.7; the median value of ODI varied from 13.4 ± 8.8 to 6.2 ± 5.2; the median value of the percentage of snoring varied from 30.7 ± 7 to 7.5 ± 10.8, except for the patient who has severe OSAS who increased their value. The value obtained by the self-completion of the ESS questionnaire (Epworth Sleepiness Scale) underwent a statistically significant variation, while clinically significant for 13\19 patients who obtained a reduction of the value >/= of 2 points. Conclusions: It is possible to conclude that the F22 MAD is effective in the treatment of patients with mild and moderate OSAS or simple snoring, reducing the polysomnographic outcomes with statistically and clinically significant results in terms of reduction of AHI, ODI and percentage of snoring.

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Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Simple Snoring: Efficacy of a New Mandibular Advancement Device

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Palone

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“…Moreover, the prevalence in pediatric age is very heterogeneous and can range from 0.7% up to 24%, following the use of instrumental investigations, diagnostic criteria, and different populations analyzed [3,4]. Anatomical factors may have possible correlations to the increased risk of OSAS in young and adult patients [5][6][7].…”

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Developmental Age: 22-Item Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire for an Observational Descriptive Investigation

Cremonini,

Zucchini,

Pellitteri

et al. 2023

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The aim of this paper is to perform an observational descriptive study of the Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) in a population of children by evaluating the prevalence and role of sex and age variables. The 22-item Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) was administered to parents of children aged 3 to 12 years. The questionnaire is a very simple tool since it allows for the indication of patients with possible OSAS diagnosis through a cut-off of 0.33. The anonymous diagnostic questionnaire, available in digital format, was administered to the population under study by a link or QR code. Only the questionnaires completed in all their parts were recorded and analyzed. Eight hundred and thirty-two questionnaires were collected. One hundred and fifty-four subjects obtained a PSQ score > 0.33 and the prevalence of OSAS was 18.51%. The Chi-square test showed a statistically significant association between the PSQ score > 0.33 and male sex. The higher prevalence of subjects with a value of PSQ > 0.33 (n = 277) are aged 3–4–5 years, followed by the 6–7–8 range in the group with PSQ score > 0.33, p < 0.05. The prevalence of OSAS was 18.51% in children aged 3 to 12 years. The variables male biological sex and the age group 3–8 year were statistically significant for subjects with OSAS diagnosis. This study underlines the use of the 22-item Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire as a first screening tool to identify children at risk of OSAS.

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“…The prevalence in pediatric age is very heterogeneous and can range from 0.7%, up to 24% following the use of instrumental investigations, diagnostic criteria and different populations analyzed [3,4]. Anatomical factors may have possible correlations to the increased risk of OSAS in young and adult patients [5].…”

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Developmental Age: 22-item Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire for an Observational Descriptive Investigation

Cremonini,

Zucchini,

Pellitteri

et al. 2023

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Objectives: To perform an observational descriptive study of the Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) in a population of children, evaluating the prevalence and role of sex and age variables. Materials and Methods: The 22-item Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) was administered to parents of children aged 3 to 12 years. The questionnaire is a very simple tool because it allows to indicate patients with possible OSAS diagnosis through a cut-off of 0.33. The anonymous diagnostic questionnaire, available in digital format, was administered to the population under study by link or QR code. Only the questionnaires completed in all their parts were recorded and analyzed Results: 832 questionnaires were collected. 154 subjects obtained a PSQ score > 0.33 and the prevalence of OSAS was 18.51%. The Chi-square test showed a statistically significant association between the PSQ score > 0.33 and male sex. The higher prevalence of subjects with a value of PSQ > 0.33 (n = 277) are aged 3-4-5 years, followed by the 6-7-8 range in the group with PSQ score > 0.33, p < 0.05. Conclusions: The prevalence of OSAS was 18.51% in children aged 3-12 years. The variables male biological sex and the age group 3-8 year were statistically significant for subjects with OSAS diagnosis. Clinical Relevance: This study underlines the use of the 22-item Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire as a first screening tool to identify children at risk of OSAS.

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Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome and anatomical factors: possible correlations

Cited by 4 publications

References 43 publications

Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Simple Snoring: Efficacy of a New Mandibular Advancement Device

Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Simple Snoring: Efficacy of a New Mandibular Advancement Device

Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Developmental Age: 22-Item Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire for an Observational Descriptive Investigation

Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Developmental Age: 22-item Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire for an Observational Descriptive Investigation

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