Quantitative Evaluation of the Function of the Sensory Nerve Fibers of the Palate in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Conclusions:Our study revealed an impairment of 2,000 Hz-related sensory nerve function of the soft palate among patients with OSA. The CPT test could be a useful tool for the quantitative and selective assessment of the sensory nerve function in patients with OSA. Additional research is required to evaluate the different types of sensory nerve dysfunctions among such patients.Clinical Trial Registration:Registry:ClinicalTrials.gov; Title: The Effects of Nasal Airflow on Upper Airway Dilator Muscles During Sleep; Identifier:NCT03506178; URL:https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03506178Citation:An Y, Li Y, Chang W, Gao F, Ding X, Xu W, Han D. Quantitative evaluation of the function of the sensory nerve fibers of the palate in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.J Clin Sleep Med. 2019;15(9):1347–1353.
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research