How to Diagnose Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: From The Viewpoint of Medical and Dental Features

Auh,  Q-Schick

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 48(3); 2010 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2010;48(3):184-189.
Published online March 31, 2010.

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How to Diagnose Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: From The Viewpoint of Medical and Dental Features

Q-Schick Auh

Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University

Abstract

Snoring is a very common sleep disorder. Approximate 20~30 percent of population and 40~60 percent of middle and old age population are reported to have symptoms of snoring. Snoring patients do not frequently recognize snoring until spouse or colleague has noticed. Hence, for most people snoring has been not a serious health issue but one of bad sleeping habits. However, it recently draws social attention because most patients with diagnosed "Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome" cased by obstruction of the upper airway are reported snoring. In this point, the author attempts to review the clinical aspects and treatments about snoring and "Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome" in the medical and dental perspective.

Key Words: Snoring;Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome;Polysomnography;Questionnaires;