The relationship between nasal mucociliary clearance time and the degree of smoking dependence in smokers with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

Seyhan Us Dülger Çağla Çapkur Sündüs Gençay Süay Özmen Fevzi Solmaz Ozlem Sengoren Dikis Tekin Yildiz

Published in: Advances in respiratory medicine (2021)

Mucociliary clearance time was higher in smokers with OSAS than non-smokers. While OSAS has a negative effect on mucociliary clearance, smoking also exacerbates the condition.

Keyphrases

smoking cessation
obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
case report
sleep apnea