Exploring the dynamics of snoring in relation to sleep stages: Implications for gender differences, sleep position, and upper airway collapsibility.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this study was to determine the sleep stage during which isolated snoring occurs in children and adults, and to analyze changes after treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Methods

This retrospective study examined duration of snoring time and respiratory events during each sleep stage in adults and children who underwent polysomnography, had an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) < 15/h and had snoring time ≥ 10% of total sleep time. Changes in duration of snoring time were also examined in adult patients after treatment with an oral appliance (OA).

Results

Snoring time was shown to be predominant during N3 and N2 sleep and less dominant during REM sleep in both children (n = 47) and adults (n = 93). These results were seen even in children with

SUBMITTER: Suzuki M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10830031 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature