Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Journal of Sleep Sciences
2476-2938
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3
2021
03
02
An Anti-Snoring Oral Appliance to Reduce Simple Snoring as a Non-Invasive Method for Management of Snoring: A Case Report and Literature Review
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Maryam
Edalati fard
Pulmonary Diseases Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Maryam
Albaji
Pulmonary Diseases Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Besharat
Rahimi
Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2019
12
22
2020
10
18
Background and Objective: Simple snoring affects millions of people and their partners in the world and it indicates increased upper airways resistance and pharyngeal collapsibility. Snoring, particularly loud and habitual, may indicate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Case Report: The presenting patient was a middle-aged man with chief compliant of snoring, who was diagnosed with simple snoring after undergoing an overnight polysomnography (PSG). By using a simple oral appliance that retracted the tongue and improved airway patency, snoring improved completely.
Conclusion: Simple snoring is a common condition and after excluding OSA, particularly in suspected patients, it can be managed by some instructions and interventions such as using available oral appliances.
https://jss.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jss/article/view/159
is and Lung Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2020
06
24
2020
11
25
Background and Objective: The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of insomnia and its related factors among elderly population of Tehran, Iran.
Materials and Methods: This study was a cross-sectional descriptive study. Data were collected by a three-part questionnaire. The first part included demographic information; the second part contained data on weight, height, neck circumference, menstruation status, diabetes, hypertension (HTN), and heart disease. The third part contained questions about Insomnia Screening Questionnaire (ISQ). Cluster sampling was used and 651 samples were selected for the pre-sent study.
Results: The prevalence of insomnia was significantly higher in female, single, and illiterate subjects and also in subjects with chronic diseases, psychological disorders, circadian rhythm disorder, restless legs syndrome (RLS), parasomnia, and sleep apnea.
Conclusion: According to this study, insomnia is common among elderly population of Tehran, and there is a relation-ship between this disorder and chronic diseases, psychological disorders, and sleep disorders.
https://jss.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jss/article/view/170