Research Article, J Sleep Disor Treat Care Vol: 2 Issue: 4
Rhinopharyngeal Predictors of Snoring Among Adult African Patients
| Sogebi Olusola Ayodele1*, Oyewole Emmanuel Abayomi1, Fatungase Oluwabunmi Motunrayo2 and Olusoga-Peters Oluwapelumi Ojuolape3 |
| 1Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) unit, Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Sagamu, Nigeria |
| 2Department of Anesthesia, College of Health Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Sagamu, Nigeria |
| 3Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria |
| Corresponding author : Dr. OA Sogebi Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Sagamu, Nigeria Tel: +234 802 3262 034 E-mail: ayosogebi2000@yahoo.com |
| Received: August 27, 2013 Accepted: October 25, 2013 Published: October 28, 2013 |
| Citation: Ayodele1 SO, Abayomi OE, Motunrayo FO, Ojuolape OPO (2013) Rhinopharyngeal Predictors of Snoring Among Adult African Patients. J Sleep Disor: Treat Care 2:4. doi:10.4172/2325-9639.1000125 |
Abstract
Rhinopharyngeal Predictors of Snoring Among Adult African Patients
Purpose: This study purposed to examine structural anomalies in the upper airways, predominantly nose and pharynx, among an adult African sample and to determine these anomalies as possible predictors of habitual snoring. Patients and Methods: Consecutive adult patients that attended an ENT clinic were recruited into the study. Information obtained included socio-demographics and Berlin questionnaire was used to obtain information about snoring. Results: Male patients constituted 56.4% of total of 195 study subjects; mean age was 43.5 ± 15.6 years (range 20-79 years). 92 (47.2%) of subjects had tertiary education, 116 (59.5%) were married. 25(12.9%) had BMI >30.0 (Mean ± SD; 24.1 ± 4.6 kg/m2). 36 patients (18.5%) were habitual snorers. Statistically significant differences were observed at p< 0.05 between non-habitual and habitual snorers in the nasal findings, namely structural abnormalities of nasal pyramid (5.0 Vs 16.7%) and engorgement of nasal turbinates (32.1 Vs 61.1%).
