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Male snoring patients, especially older ones, show higher apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and oxygen desaturation index (ODI). ODI strongly correlates with BMI in moderate AHI, while AHI correlates with ODI and BMI in severe cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Respiratory Physiology

Background:

  • Snoring is a common symptom with potential links to sleep-disordered breathing.
  • Polysomnography (PSG) parameters require further investigation regarding demographic and severity-based variations.
  • Understanding these variations is crucial for effective clinical management of snoring patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate gender, age, and apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) severity differences in PSG parameters among snoring patients.
  • To analyze correlations between AHI, oxygen desaturation index (ODI), snoring index (SI), body mass index (BMI), and age (AGE).
  • To establish a scientific reference for diagnosing and treating snoring.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of PSG parameters (AHI, ODI, SI, BMI, AGE) across gender, age groups, and AHI severity.
  • Utilized bar charts, box plots, and correlation matrices for data analysis.
  • Characterized snoring patients based on demographic and clinical data.

Main Results:

  • Male patients had significantly higher AHI, ODI, and SI than females at similar BMI (p < 0.01).
  • AHI and ODI increased with age, with significantly higher values in elderly patients (≥60 years) (p < 0.01).
  • ODI showed the strongest positive correlation with BMI (r=0.58) and negative with SI (r=-0.61) at moderate AHI. AHI correlated positively with ODI (r=0.84) and BMI (r=0.49) at severe AHI.

Conclusions:

  • Gender and age significantly influence PSG parameters in snoring patients.
  • Specific correlations between AHI, ODI, and BMI are evident, particularly at higher AHI severity.
  • Findings provide a foundation for personalized snoring condition assessment and treatment strategies.