[Non-invasive assessment of a snorer with diurnal hypersomnia without features of sleep apnea].
We report a case of increased upper airway resistance diagnosed by impedance plethysmograph. This simple non invasive technique may provide an alternative to polysomnography administered with an esophageal tube, particularly to screen patients before ordering further studies.
Izquierdo Alonso
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Sección de Neumología, Hospital General Universitario, Guadalajara.
Castelao Naval
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J
Sánchez Hernández
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Carrillo Arias
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Gallardo Carrasco
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J
D000328:Adult; D000403:Airway Resistance; D006970:Disorders of Excessive Somnolence / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010992:Plethysmography, Impedance; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes; D012913:Snoring / Q000150:complications*
Valoración no invasiva de un paciente roncador con hipersomnia diurna sin criterios de síndrome de apnea del sueño.