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| Paper Title: | Awareness on sleep apnea among patients reporting to Saveetha Dental College |
| Authors Name: | Shabana Bowsiya , Dr. Naveen Kumar |
| Unique Id: | IJSDR2002013 |
| Published In: | Volume 5 Issue 2, February-2020 |
| Abstract: | Introduction : Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by repeated airway collapse during sleep. It is characterized by tense breathing, decreased levels of oxygen in blood, and arousals that disrupt normal sleep. OSA has a negative impact on the health and behavior of millions of adolescents throughout the world. It is an independent risk factor for many diseases, such as hypertension, heart failure, heart attack, cardiovascular events and arrhythmias. Patients who consult with suspected OSAS tend to have a long prior history of snoring that has become increasingly intense and irregular over time, often in connection with increased body weight, alcohol consumption or muscle relaxant drugs, or with menopause in women. Alcohol and tobacco use have strong associations with the development and progression of obstructive symptoms. Materials and methods: In this study the awareness on sleep apnea among patient attending Saveetha Dental college and Hospitals are evaluated. A questionnaire study (Berlin questionnaire) with a sample size of 100 between the age group of 25- 70 containing 10 questions covering three categories including 1) snoring severity, 2) excessive daytime sleepiness, and 3) history of high blood pressure or obesity. Results: In this study, it was observed that among the 100 individuals, 63% of them were aware of their snoring habits. 35% of the patients felt fatigued and tierd during sleep nearly everyday. 12% felt 3-4 times a week, 26% felt tierd1-2 times a week and 27% felt it nearly once or never. According to most of the patients, the reason for snoring was obesity, constricted nasal passage, smoking and fatigue. Conclusion: OSA is an important public health concern. Disturbed sleep patterns lead to increased levels of daytime somnolence, which can cause days of missed work and increased levels of motor vehicle and occupational accidents. Hence, awareness on sleep apnea and its ill effects should be created among the patients. Motivating healthy lifestyle modifications and treatment options should to made aware to patients. |
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| Cite Article: | "Awareness on sleep apnea among patients reporting to Saveetha Dental College", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.5, Issue 2, page no.66 - 72, February-2020, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2002013.pdf |
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| Publication Details: | Published Paper ID: IJSDR2002013 Registration ID:191268 Published In: Volume 5 Issue 2, February-2020 DOI (Digital Object Identifier): Page No: 66 - 72 Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org ISSN Number: 2455-2631 |
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