Snoring: a review and a reassessment.
The pathophysiology of snoring is discussed and the etiologic importance of nasal obstruction and compliance of the pharynx with respiratory airflow pressures are questioned. The discrepancy between subjective and objective results of therapy is noted and wider use of objective measurement pre- and post-snoring treatment is advocated.
Department of Otolaryngology, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario.
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D000403:Airway Resistance / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010614:Pharynx / Q000503:physiopathology; D011312:Pressure; D012123:Pulmonary Ventilation / Q000502:physiology; D012913:Snoring / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy