Evaluation of central obesity, increased body mass index, and its relation to oropharyngeal airway space using lateral cephalogram in risk prediction of obstructive sleep apnea

Evaluation of central obesity, increased body mass index, and its relation to oropharyngeal airway space using lateral cephalogram in risk prediction of obstructive sleep apnea

Introduction: Maxillofacial radiologists play a significant role in detecting airway changes using radiographic tools. Clinical examination parameters and lateral cephalogram parameters play a vital role in diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and dreadful consequences. Aim and Objectives: This...

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Main Authors: Nanitha Lakshmi KavithaGiri, M Sudhaa Mani, S Yasmeen Ahamed, G Sivaraman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Subjects:
obstructive sleep apnea
berlin's questionnaire
body mass index
central obesity
lateral cephalogram
sleep medicine
Online Access:http://www.jpbsonline.org/article.asp?issn=0975-7406;year=2021;volume=13;issue=5;spage=549;epage=554;aulast=KavithaGiri

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