title: [X-Ray upper airway changes in individuals suffering from obstructive respiratory disorders during sleep].
abstract: Obstructive respiratory disorders during sleep present an important medical and social problem. Serious dysfunctions of cardiovascular, nervous, endocrine and other vital systems of the body reduce longevity and life quality. On the other hand, load nocturnal snore and abnormal diurnal sleepiness cause great damage to family life, reduce working capacity and induce accidents. X-ray visualization of the upper airways is essential in diagnosing obstructive upper airway states and selecting patients for surgical treatment. The paper presents the authors' own experience in using various X-ray diagnostic methods in patients with chronic snore and obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Central Research Institute of Stomatology, Ministry of Public Health of Russian Federation, Central Clinical Hospital, Ministry of Russian Federation.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Shakhov
authors.forename: N A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Rabukhina
authors.forename: A I
authors.initials: AI
authors.lastname: Nerobeev
authors.forename: A Iu
authors.initials: AIu
authors.lastname: Vasil'ev
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010614:Pharynx / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D020181:Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed