Potential Treatments for Epiglottic Collapse in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: How Modified Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy Help?

Hua-Wei ShihYu-Lin ChenHung-Che LinTerry B J KuoCheryl C H YangFeng-Hsiang ChiuYi ChangOfer JacobowitzChia-Mo LinYing-Shuo Hsu

Published in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2023)

This study identified head rotation with mouth closure as the most effective treatment for apEC through TCI-DISE. Patients with latEC had higher weight, apnea-hypopnea index, and body mass index compared with patients with apEC. OA use with head rotation appeared more effective in latEC through TCI-DISE.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
drug induced
body mass index
liver injury
positive airway pressure
physical activity
optic nerve
weight gain
sleep apnea
weight loss
sleep quality
small bowel
optical coherence tomography
risk assessment
body weight
replacement therapy
human health
climate change