Author/Authors :
Elbousaadani, A University Hospital of Casablanca - Otho-rhino-Laryngology Unit, Maroc , Abada, R University Hospital of Casablanca - Otho-rhino-Laryngology Unit, Maroc , Grine, A University Hospital of Casablanca - Otho-rhino-Laryngology Unit, Maroc , Rouadi, S University Hospital of Casablanca - Otho-rhino-Laryngology Unit, Maroc , Serhier, Z University Hassan II of Casablanca - Medical Informatic Laboratory, Maroc , Mahtar, M University Hospital of Casablanca - Otho-rhino-Laryngology Unit, Maroc , Bennani Othmani, M University Hassan II of Casablanca - Medical Informatic Laboratory, Maroc , Roubal, M University Hospital of Casablanca - Otho-rhino-Laryngology Unit, Maroc
Abstract :
Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of snoring and sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) and to describe the management of these patients. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study at the Ear, Nose and Throat service. The study was conducted from January to March 2014. Data collection was performed using the questionnaire of Sleep Group of the French Society of Otolaryngology. Results: The sex ratio Male / Female was 0.7. The mean age was 40.4 years. Four percent of consultants had snoring as the main reason for consultation. The prevalence of snoring was 56% (95% CI [49.1to 62.9]). The duration of snoring was more than one year among 42% of snorers. The occurrence of apnea was noted in 26% of the respondents. Daytime sleepiness was assessed by the Epworth score. This score was greater than 10 in 35%. SAS was confirmed in 10% of our sample (95% CI [5.8 to 14.2]). The treatment was continuous ventilation with positive pressure among 60% of patients, mandibular advancement device in 30% and surgical septoplasty in the remaining 10%. Conclusion: We found a prevalence of 56% of simple snoring, while only 4% of patients consulted for this reason. Furthermore, 10% of the sample had SAS. Our study elucidated the underestimated diagnosis of SAS. We insist on the importance of diagnosis and proper management of this condition.
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Cross , sectional study , Prevalence , Sleep apnea syndrome , Snoring
