Airway disorders and pulmonary function in snorers. A population-based study

Citation
C. Zamarron et al., Airway disorders and pulmonary function in snorers. A population-based study, RESP MED, 94(9), 2000, pp. 835-840
Citations number
41
Language
INGLESE
art.tipo
Article
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","da verificare
Journal title
RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
ISSN journal
0954-6111 → ACNP
Volume
94
Issue
9
Year of publication
2000
Pages
835 - 840
Database
ISI
SICI code
0954-6111(200009)94:9<835:ADAPFI>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
The aim of our study was to determine the relationship between snoring, air way disorders and pulmonary function in the general population. We performe d a stratified random sampling from the population (n=92 364). Four hundred subjects agreed to participate and were invited to the clinic, where a det ailed medical history, physical examination, spirometric test and maximal r espiratory pressures measurements were carried out. Snoring was reported by 152 subjects (38%). Nasal obstruction and the presence of abnormal pharynx exploration were more frequent in subjects with snoring. Age, body mass in dex and neck circumference were significantly higher in the snorer group. T n addition, we found that the non-snoring group had a significantly higher frequency of tonsillectomy during infancy and adolescence than the snorer g roup. We did not detect any significant difference in spirometric test valu es or in maximal respiratory pressure values between snorer group and non-s norer group. Tn conclusion, in the general population snoring is associated with nasal obstruction and abnormal pharynx exploration. Furthermore, snor ing appears not to be associated with modifications in spirometric or in ma ximal respiratory pressure tests.