Snoring Therapy
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1. Is the difference in the volume of the pharyngeal space, as measured by acoustic pharyngometry, before and after tonsillectomy proportional to the volume of the excised tonsils?
OBJECTIVE: Adenotonsillectomy is recognized as an effective therapy for snoring and sleep disorders in children. It is important to understand whether adenotonsillectomy significantly increases the volume of the pharyngeal space. The goal of this study was to evaluate the change in oropharyngeal volume after adenotonsillectomy and the correlation of this ch
Clinics. Publicado em: 2016-05
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2. Epidemiologic Profile of Patients with Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a University Hospital
Introduction There are several studies on the pathophysiology and prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS), however, few studies address the epidemiological profile of these patients. Objective The aim of this study is to analyze the epidemiological profile of patients diagnosed with OSAS referred to the Sleep Medicine clinic. Methods Cr
Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 2014-04
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3. Synovial Sarcoma in Head and Neck: A Case Report
Introduction Synovial sarcoma is a malignant tumor of mesenchymal pluripotent cells. Objectives We present a case of synovial sarcoma in the posterolateral wall of the oropharynx. Resumed report The patient, a 23-year-old woman, was admitted with a history of dysphagia and difficulty in breathing for 8 months, resulting in progressive deteriora
Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 2014-01
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4. Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: a reflection on the role of dentistry in the current scientific scenario
INTRODUCTION: Finally the dentist has awaken to the fact that by being a health professional, he has as primary function to take good care of the welfare of patients. In face of this challenge, the dentist starts to understand his role in the treatment of snoring and of obstructive sleep apnea and hypopnea. OBJECTIVE: The current paper has the purpose of dis
Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics. Publicado em: 2012-06
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5. Injeção roncoplástica: comparação entre etanol 50% e oleato de etanolamina 5% no tratamento do ronco / Injection snoreplasty: comparison between ethanol and ethanolamine oleate in snoring treatment
BACKGROUND: Snoring affects a significant portion of the population and the treatment is a challenge, because there are many options and the choice should be individualized. Among various palatal procedures for the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea, the injection snoreplasty (IS) has emerged as an economic alternative for selected cases. OBJECTIVES: To ev
IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia. Publicado em: 20/04/2011
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6. Avaliação da eficácia de aparelho intraoral no tratamento da apneia obstrutiva do sono em hospital de ensino / Evaluation of the effectiveness of oral appliance in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in teaching hospital
INTRODUCTION: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized as a chronic, progressive, disabling condition with high cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, and with repetitive episodes of upper airway (UA) obstruction. Its impact generates need for treatment. Among the treatments available and with demonstrated effectiveness, there is the option of using t
Publicado em: 2010
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7. Efeitos da fisioterapia respiratória pré-operatória em pacientes candidatos à cirurgia bariátrica / Effect of preoperative chest physiotherapy on candidates for bariatric surgery
BACKGROUND: Obesity is an increasingly prevalent universal disease acquiring epidemic proportions and is one of the main problems of modern public healthcare. There is consensus that the clinical approach is usually ineffective in more serious cases of obesity and bariatric surgery constitutes a better treatment option. Bariatric surgery is currently the bes
Publicado em: 2009
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8. Efeitos colaterais dos aparelhos intrabucais para tratamento de ronco e da síndrome da apnéia do sono obstrutiva / COMPLIANCE, TITRATION AND SIDE EFFECTS OF ORAL APPLIANCES IN SNORING AND OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA PATIENTS
Long-term compliance, titration modalities and side effects of oral appliances (OAs), used for the management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), have been investigated in a large sample of subjects. The majority of patients were compliant with OA treatment (64.1%) after a mean period of 5.7 years. The most frequent reasons why patients discontinue
Publicado em: 2005
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9. Transitory increased blood pressure after upper airway surgery for snoring and sleep apnea correlates with the apnea-hypopnea respiratory disturbance index
A transitory increase in blood pressure (BP) is observed following upper airway surgery for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome but the mechanisms implicated are not yet well understood. The objective of the present study was to evaluate changes in BP and heart rate (HR) and putative factors after uvulopalatopharyngoplasty and septoplasty in normotensive snorer
Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research. Publicado em: 2003-12
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10. Sleep patterns and sleep-related complaints of Brazilian interstate bus drivers
Sleep-related complaints have become a highlight for physicians as well as public health administrators. Studies of sleep patterns and sleep-related complaints of shift workers have been useful in minimizing reduction in the quality of life due to the warping of the sleep-wake cycle. The objective of the present study was to assess patterns of sleep, sleep-r
Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research. Publicado em: 2000-01
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11. Possible therapy for snoring.
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12. Changes in snoring characteristics after 30 days of nasal continuous positive airway pressure in patients with non-apnoeic snoring: a controlled trial.
BACKGROUND--A study was performed to evaluate the effect of discontinuation of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) treatment on snoring characteristics. METHODS--Eighteen non-apnoeic snoring subjects were randomly allocated to either a no treatment control group or an NCPAP treatment group. The control group was studied twice (baseline and day