Upper Airway and its Association with Neck Circumference and Hyoid Position in OSA Subjects – A Cephalometric Study

Ghosh, Parvathy; Varma, N K Sapna; Ajith, V V; Anand, S.C.

doi:10.31782/ijcrr.2021.13610

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“…19 The increased NC has also been reported as a predictor of severe OSA severity, with marked central fat deposition. 11 Blood pressure records of the study population revealed a significantly higher value (p<0.05) for systolic and diastolic BP among high-risk subjects but were not found to be an independent risk factor.…”

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“…Measurement of circumferences to the closest 0.5 cm was done with a non-stretch measuring tape. NC was measured between the mid-cervical spine and the mid-anterior neck, with the individual standing erect, face in the Frankfort horizontal plane, and shoulders relaxed 11. The midpoint between the highest point of the iliac crest and the last floating rib was used to calculate the WC.The circumference of the hips was measured at their widest point.…”

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Risk factors of sleep-disordered breathing among Public Transport Drivers of Kochi, India

Shadananan

Kovilakam

Prabha

et al. 2023

Int J Occup Saf Health

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Introduction: Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) appears to be a major occupational health concern among transport drivers as it increases the chance of road traffic crashes. The study aimed to determine the prevalent risk factors of sleep-disordered breathing in public transport drivers of Kochi, India. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed among 50 public transport drivers who satisfied the inclusion criteria and were categorized as high and low-risk groups using the STOP-BANG questionnaire. Physical examination recorded Neck circumference, waist-hip ratio, body mass index, blood pressure, and facial profile. Excessive daytime sleepiness was evaluated using the Epworth sleepiness scale. Mann Whitney and Chi-square tests were used to test for significance. Logistic regression was also done by including the significant variables. Results: The high risk (n= 27) and low-risk groups (n=23) were identified. Among the high-risk group; age, body mass index, neck circumference, blood pressure, snoring and tiredness showed statistically significant results (p<0.05) when compared to the low-risk group. Excessive daytime sleepiness was present among 29.6% of high-risk subjects. Logistic regression confirmed that age (OR=1.176; p=0.001) and body mass index (OR=1.348; p=0.050) were independent predictors of developing a high risk of SDB. Conclusion: mong public transport drivers in Kochi, India; older age and increased body mass index were significant contributing factors to developing sleep-disordered breathing. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), whether diagnosed or undiagnosed, is a major public health concern and a proven risk factor for vehicle crashes. Applicants for public transport driver's licenses should be thoroughly examined for the risk of OSA/SDB. A standardized screening protocol for OSA risk assessment should be advisable for public transport drivers to ensure road safety.

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Risk factors of sleep-disordered breathing among Public Transport Drivers of Kochi, India

Shadananan

Kovilakam

Prabha

et al. 2023

Int J Occup Saf Health

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“…In addition, data from another study show that individuals with this disease also have a lower sublingual bone location, longer soft palate length, and greater neck girth (p<0.05) [11].…”

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Modern views on anthropometric variability of the upper airway (literature review)

Kostiuchenko-Faifor¹

2021

Rep. of Vinnytsia Nation. Med. Univ.

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Annotation. The versatility and complexity of the structure of the upper airway is the subject of research by researchers in various fields of medicine. In particular, the greatest attention is paid to infectious diseases, injuries and their consequences, congenital pathologies of the upper airway. However, to understand certain processes in the human body, in particular pathological, it is necessary to know which indicators of the upper airway should be considered normal and what can affect their value. The purpose of this work is to systematize information and acquaint with modern views on anthropometric variability of the upper airway. To achieve this goal, an analysis of literature sources not older than 10 years, included in the scientometric databases Scopus, Web of Science and Google Academy. A study of scientific papers has shown that the most effective and appropriate method of studying the indicators of the upper airway for further anthropometric analysis is a cephalometric study. The analysis of foreign literature showed the importance of the influence of such factors as sex, age, nationality and structural features of cranial and dental-maxillary parameters on the cephalometric parameters of the upper airway. In the analysis of the domestic literature, research performed in this direction was not found. Thus, conducting research to identify normative cephalometric indicators of the upper airway in the Ukrainian population, taking into account the experience of foreign scientists is a promising and relevant area of research for both theoretical and clinical medicine in Ukraine.

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Upper Airway and its Association with Neck Circumference and Hyoid Position in OSA Subjects – A Cephalometric Study

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Risk factors of sleep-disordered breathing among Public Transport Drivers of Kochi, India

Risk factors of sleep-disordered breathing among Public Transport Drivers of Kochi, India

Modern views on anthropometric variability of the upper airway (literature review)

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