Volumetric three-dimensional computed tomographic evaluation of the upper airway in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome treated by maxillomandibular advancement

2014 ◽  
Vol 52 (9) ◽  
pp. 831-837 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Bianchi ◽  
Enrico Betti ◽  
Achille Tarsitano ◽  
Antonio Maria Morselli-Labate ◽  
Lorenzo Lancellotti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome ◽  
Sleep Apnoea Syndrome ◽  
Computed Tomographic ◽  
Maxillomandibular Advancement ◽  
Obstructive Sleep

Investigation of smell and taste function in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome

2019 ◽  
Vol 133 (05) ◽  
pp. 376-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Yenigun ◽  
N Degirmenci ◽  
S S Goktas ◽  
R Dogan ◽  
O Ozturan
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract ◽  
Taste Test ◽  
Sleep Apnoea Syndrome ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Taste And Smell

AbstractObjectiveThis study investigated the relationship between disease severity and taste and smell functions in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome.MethodsA total of 65 patients with recurrent upper airway obstruction during sleep were included. Participants were divided into four groups according to apnoea-hypopnoea index, obtained on polysomnography. Smell and taste tests were performed on these patients.ResultsA significant difference was observed between the smell thresholds of the groups for the identification test (p = 0.016). In the taste test, significant differences were observed between the groups in terms of sweet, sour, salty and bitter taste test thresholds (p = 0.029, p = 0.0005, p = 0.001 and p = 0.017, respectively).ConclusionAs sleep apnoea severity increased (according to the apnoea-hypopnoea index) in obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome patients, the taste and smell thresholds decreased due to the effect of neuropathy and inflammation in the upper respiratory tract.

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