SNORING, APNEA, AND NASAL RESISTANCE

Objective: To understand the impact oi the nose in relation to snoring , to increased and decreased nasal resistance and sleep, to nasal anat omy and physiology in snorers and apneic patients, and to nocturnal ep isodes of respirator obstruction in relation to nasal obstruction. Des ign: A select group of patients, in whom nasal reconstruction and uvul opalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) were combined, were studied. A review of the literature is included. Methods: A questionnaire was given to all patients. Main Outcome Measures: Patients' snoring improvement was eva luated postoperatively. Results: Overall, 174 of the 180 patients (97% ) believed their snoring to be improved postoperatively after combined nasal reconstruction and UPPP were done. Conclusion: A review of the literature, a review of snorers' pathophysiology, and the results of t his study show that nasal surgery and UPPP combined are effective in i mproving snoring.