• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.219-226
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• 2011

Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are common sleep disordered breathing conditions. Habitual snoring is caused by a vibration of soft tissue of upper airway while breath in sleeping, and obstructive sleep apnea is caused by the repeated obstructions of airflow for a sleeping, specially airflow of pharynx. Researchers have shown that snoring is the most important symptom connected with the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome The treatment is directed toward improving the air flow by various surgical and nonsurgical methods. The current surgical procedures used are uvulopalatopharyngoplasty(UPPP), orthognathic surgery, nasal cavity surgery. Among the nonsurgical methods there are nasal continuous positive air pressure(CPAP), pharmacologic therapy. weight loss in obese patient, oral appliance(sleep splint). Sleep splint brings the mandible forward in order to increase upper airway volume and prevents total upper airway collapse during sleep. However, the precise mechanism of action is not yet completely understood, especially aerodynamic factor. The aim of this study evaluated the effect of conservative treatment of snoring and OSAS by sleep splint through measured aerodynamic change by an aerophone II. We measured a airflow, sound pressure level, duration, mean power from overall airflow by aerophone II mask. The results indicated that on a positive correlation between a decrease in maximum airflow rate and a decrease in maximum sound pressure level, on a negative correlation between a decrease in maximum airflow rate and a increase in duration.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.120-128
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• 2019

본 연구는 폐쇄성 수면무호흡증 환자를 대상으로 수면의 질에 미치는 영향요인을 파악하기 위한 후향적 서술조사연구이다. 2017년부터 2018년까지 일 지역 종합병원에서 수면다원검사를 받은 176명의 폐쇄성 수면무호흡증 환자가 작성한 자가보고 설문지와 전자의무기록을 검토하여 자료를 수집하였다. 자료는 기술통계, t-test, Pearson's correlation, 다중회귀분석으로 통계분석을 시행하였다. 대상자의 평균연령은 49.37세이었고, 94.4%가 수면의 질이 낮은 것으로 나타났다. 수면의 질은 주간 졸음, 우울과 유의한 상관관계를 나타내며, 수면의 질에 영향을 미치는 요인은 우울, 두통, 입마름, 성별 이었으며 설명력은 37.1% 이었다. 폐쇄성 수면무호흡증 환자의 수면의 질을 향상하기 위하여 두통, 입마름, 우울을 감소시키는 중재가 필요하다.

• 대한임상검사과학회지
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.212-217
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• 2006

Obstructive sleep apena syndrome (OSAS) is accompanied by the following symptoms: apnea caused by upper respiratory tract obstruction while sleeping, repetitive lowering of $SpO_2$, severely affected excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), suffocation/frequent awakeness while sleeping, daytime lethargy, and lack of concentration. OSAS was investigated with sex, age, body weight, body mass index (BMI), neck circumference and snoring sound as clinical characteristics and the anticipating factors of OSAS were studied in relation with the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). The subjects were 42 people (male 34/female 8) who visited the clinic due to snoring and had polysomnography evaluation. AHI was differenciated into normal (less than 0~5/hr), mild (5~15/hr), moderate (15~30/hr) and severe (more than 30/hr). As the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) gets higher, the snoring sound was louder (p<0.01), neck circumference was thicker (p<0.05) and also there were relative correlations with body weight (p<0.01), body mass index (p<0.05), snoring sound (p<0.01) and neck circumference (p<0.01). Since the snoring sound and neck circumference explained 32.8% of the AHI distribution, if the patient was severely snoring or had a thick neck circumference due to obesity, the apnea-hypopnea index showed a predisposition to the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.364-373
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• 2004

연구배경 : 폐쇄성 수면 무호흡 증후군은 고혈압과 심부정맥 및 허혈성 심질환 등의 심혈관질환을 일으키는 위험요소로 알려져 있으나 정확한 기전에 대해서는 아직 확실히 밝혀져 있지 않다. 최근에 soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1(sICAM-1)과 vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)가 죽상경화증의 발생과 진행에 관여한다고 알려지면서, 일부 연구에서는 이러한 사이토카인이 폐쇄성 수면 무호흡 증후군에서도 증가한다고 보고하였다. 저자는 폐쇄성 수면 무호흡 증후군 환자에서 sICAM-1과 VEGF의 농도 변화를 관찰함으로써, 이들 환자에서 동반될 수 있는 심혈관질환 발생의 병태생리를 일부 이해하고자 하였다. 방 법 : 폐쇄성 수면 무호흡 증후군을 진단하기 위해 가톨릭대학교 성바오로병원 수면장애크리닉을 방문하여 수면다원검사를 시행한 37명을 대상으로 하였다. 철야 수면다원검사를 종료한 직후 혈액 채취를 한 후 혈청분리를 하여 $-70^{\circ}C$ 냉장고에 보관하였다. 사이토카인의 측정은 ELISA 방법으로 시행하였고 수면다원검사의 각 지표와 혈청 sICAM-1 농도 및 혈청 VEGF 농도와의 상관 관계를 비교 분석하였다. 결 과 : 무호흡-저호흡지수와 혈청 sICAM-1 농도 사이에는 유의한 상관관계가 없었지만(r=0.27, P>0.05), 무호흡-저호흡지수와 혈청 VEGF 농도는 유의한 상관관계가 있었다(r=0.50, P<0.01). 무호흡지수와 혈청 sICAM-1 농도는 다소 유의한 상관관계가 있었으며(r=0.31, P<0.01) 무호흡지수와 혈청 VEGF 농도 사이에는 유의한 상관관계가 있었다(r=0.45, P<0.01). 결 론 : 폐쇄성 수면 무호흡 혹은 저호흡은 혈청내 sICAM-1 및 VEGF 농도를 증가시키는 것을 알 수 있었으며, 이러한 사이토카인의 발현 증가는 폐쇄성 수면무호흡 증군 환자에서 심혈관질환의 발생에 관련이 있을 것으로 추측된다.

• 수면정신생리
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.22-26
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• 2012

목 적 : 체위성 수면무호흡은 폐쇄성수면무호흡증으로 진단된 환자에서 앙와위 수면시 apnea-hypopnea index(AHI)가 비앙와위 수면시 AHI에 비해 2배 이상인 경우로 정의하며, 일반적으로 전체 폐쇄성수면무호흡 환자의 56%로 알려져 있다. 본 연구는 수면 클리닉을 방문하여 폐쇄성수면무호흡을 진단 받은 환자 중 체위성 수면무호흡의 발생빈도를 알아보고, 체위 의존성에 따른 수면무호흡의 임상 소견 및 수면다원검사를 비교 분석하였다. 방 법 : 코골이 및 목격되는 무호흡으로 내원하여 AHI가 5 이상이면서 앙와위 및 비앙와위 수면 시간이 15분 이상이고, 앙와위 시 AHI가 비앙와위시 AHI에 비하여 2배 이상인 경우를 체위성 수면무호흡으로, 그렇지 않은 경우를 비체위성 수면무호흡으로 분류하였다. 체위 의존성 여부에 따라 인구학적 특성과 수면다원검사에서 나타난 수면 변인 및 호흡 변인을 분석하였다. 결 과 : 폐쇄성수면무호흡으로 진단된 101명 중에서 체위성 수면무호흡 환자는 76명(75.2%), 비체위성 수면무호흡 환자는 25명(24.8%)이었다. 폐쇄성수면무호흡의 중증도별로 체위성 수면무호흡의 유무에 따라 발생빈도가 통계적으로 유의하게 차이가 있었으며, 특히 비체위성 수면무호흡 환자군에서는 중증 환자의 비율이 높았다. 비체위성 수면무호흡환자군이 체위성 환자군에 비하여 체중, 허리둘레, 엉덩이 둘레, 허리-엉덩이 둘레비, 체질량 지수 및 목둘레가 유의하게 더 높았다. 수면다원검사상에서는 체위성 수면무호흡군에서 비교적 수면구조가 잘 유지되었으며 주관적인 졸림도 덜하였다. 비체위성 수면무호흡군에서 체위성 수면무호흡군에 비해 평균산소포화도 및 최저산소포화도가 유의하게 낮았으며 AHI는 통계적으로 유의하게 더 높았다. 결 론 : 폐쇄성수면무호흡 환자중 체위성 수면무호흡 환자의 비율은 75% 정도였으며, 비체위성 수면무호흡 환자에 비해 체위성 수면무호흡 환자는 비만도가 덜 하고 경증 및 중등도의 폐쇄성수면무호흡의 양상을 보이는 것으로 관찰되었다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.610-617
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• 1995

저자들은 활동성 선단거대증과 이로 인하여 생긴 확장형 성근병증에 의한 울혈성 심부전과 중증의 심실성 부정맥이 있는 환자에 동반된 폐쇄성 수면 무호흡증후군을 치료하기 위하여 4개월간 지속적 영양공급치료를 시행한 예를 경험하였기에 문헌고찰과 함께 보고한다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제53권4호
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• pp.283-289
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• 2023

The apnea-hypopnea index is widely regarded as a measure of the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition characterized by recurrent episodes of apnea or hypopnea during sleep that induce airway collapse. OSA is a catastrophic problem due to the wide range of health issues it can cause, including cardiovascular disease and memory loss. This review was conducted to clarify the roles of various imaging modalities, particularly cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), in the diagnosis of and preoperative planning for OSA. Unfortunately, 2-dimensional imaging techniques yield insufficient data for a comprehensive diagnosis, given the complex anatomy of the airway. Three-dimensional (3D) imaging is favored as it more accurately represents the patient's airway structure. Although computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging can depict the actual 3D airway architecture, their use is limited by factors such as high radiation dose and noise associated with the scans. This review indicates that CBCT is a low-radiation imaging technique that can be used to incidentally identify patients with OSA, thereby facilitating early referral and ultimately enhancing the accuracy of surgical outcome predictions.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.150-156
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• 2004

The etiology of the obstructive sleep apnea includes the various factors such as anatomical abnormality in upper airway, craniofacial structure, obesity and personal habit. To establish reasonable treatment plan, multi-department approach is should be emphasized because the treatment modality is depend on the result of analysis for degree & site of obstruction and various behavioral factors. In Sleep Clinic in Keimyung University Medical Center, the standard of care for sleep apnea patient was established according to the Standard of practice committee of Americal Sleep Disorders Association. After one year experience of comprehensive approach for sleep apnea we could achieve following recommendation for the treatment. 1) The multi-department examination and diagnosis could prevent unnessesary treatment because the treatment plan could be established under comprehensive discussion. 2) Determination of the site of obstruction is important for treatment planning. However, no single determinant could be found. We expect multi-department approach can reduce the mistake in detection of obstruction. 3) Further evaluation of treatmet outcome should be succeeded to establish Korean standard of care for sleep apnea treatment.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제53권1호
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• pp.47-56
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• 2015

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), most common respiratory disorder of sleep, is characterized by intermittent partial or complete occlusions of the upper airway due to loss of upper airway dilating muscle activity during sleep superimposed on a narrow upper airway. Termination of these events usually requires arousal from sleep and results in sleep fragmentation and hypoxemia, which leads to poor quality of sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, reduced quality of life and numerous other serious health consequences Untreated OSAS can cause various problems such as hypertension, diabetes, stroke, cardiac disease, daytime sleepiness. Various treatments are available, including non-surgical treatment such as medication or modification of life style, surgical treatment, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and oral appliance (OA). Oral appliance is known to be effective in mild to moderate OSA, also genioglossus muscle advancement (GA) or maxillomandibluar advancement (MMA) is a good option for OSA patients with muscular or skeletal problems. Although the prevalence of OSA is increasing, the proportion of the patient treated by dentist is still very law. Dentists need to understand the mechanism of OSA and develop abilities to treat OSA patients with dental problems. The purpose of this paper is to give a brief overview about OSA and the dentist's role in OSA patients.

• 수면정신생리
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.67-70
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• 2008

Overlap syndrome can be defined as a coexistence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (SAHS). The association of COPD and SAHS has been suspected because of the frequency of both diseases. Prevalence of COPD and SAHS is respectively 10 and 5% of the adult population over 40 years of age. However, a recent study has shown that the prevalence of SAHS is not higher in COPD than in the general population. The coexistence of the two diseases is only due to chance. SAHS does not affect the pathophysiology of COPD and vice versa. Prevalence of overlap syndrome is expected to occur in about 0.5% of the adult population over 40 years of age. Patients with overlap syndrome have a more profound hypoxemia, hypercapnia, and pulmonary hypertension when compared with patients with SAHS alone or usual COPD patients without SAHS. To treat the overlap syndrome, nocturnal noninvasive ventilation (NIV) or nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) can be applied with or without nocturnal oxygen supplement.