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Internal nasal dilator in patients with obstructive sleep apnea
Matteo Gelardi1, Pierluigi Intiglietta, Giuseppe Porro
1Otolaryngology Unit, Department of Basic Medical Science, Neuroscience and Sensory Organs, University of Bari, Italy. gio.cip@libero.it.
Acta Bio-Medica : Atenei Parmensis
|February 5, 2019
Summary
An internal nasal dilator significantly improved respiratory outcomes for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The study found reduced apnea-hypopnea index and improved sleep quality with Nas-air® use.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Sleep Medicine
- Respiratory Physiology
Background:
- The nasal valve area is the narrowest part of the upper airway.
- Nasal obstruction is a potential contributing factor to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effect of an internal nasal dilator on respiratory patterns in OSA patients.
- To assess if Nas-air® can improve respiratory outcomes and sleep quality in individuals with OSA.
Main Methods:
- A study involving patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
- Utilized an internal nasal dilator (Nas-air®) to assess its impact on respiratory parameters.
- Monitored key outcomes including apnea-hypopnea index, oxygen desaturation, and sleep quality.
Main Results:
- The internal nasal dilator significantly reduced the apnea-hypopnea index and oxygen desaturation index.
- A positive trend was observed in reducing total sleep time with oxygen saturation below 90%.
- Nas-air® demonstrated a significant improvement in restorative sleep performance.
Conclusions:
- Internal nasal dilators, such as Nas-air®, show potential in improving respiratory outcomes for OSA patients.
- Nas-air® may be an effective intervention for enhancing sleep quality in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea.
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