Voice Disorders in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and the Role of CPAP.
CONCLUSIONS:: Chronic, longstanding voice disorders are common in women with OSA and produce significant adverse effects on quality of life. Nightly PAP use (with humidification) was associated with fewer voice symptoms and reduced severity of snoring and acid reflux as possible contributors. Further research is necessary to better understand the origin of these voice disorders in OSA and their potential response to treatment.
PMID: 30577715 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Roy N, Merrill RM, Pierce J, Sundar KM Tags: Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol Source Type: research
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