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Role of Ultrasound in Estimation of Palatine Tonsil Volume in Obstructive SleepApnea Patients
ISSN: 2617 - 9482
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Role of Ultrasound in Estimation of Palatine Tonsil Volume in Obstructive SleepApnea Patients
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Publisher: Bahria University Medical And Dental College
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Abstract
Sleep constitutes one-third of our life and a good sleep affects the physical, mental and behavioral aspects of an individual.Disturbance in the normal biological rhythm of an individual can disrupt one’s performance. Sleep disorders are many butthe type that could take one’s life is obstructive sleep apnea. Therefore it is important to know the anatomy of involvedstructures that are responsible for the pathophysiology of the above-mentioned condition. Obstructive sleep apnea-OSAis evolving as a worldwide health epidemic and is confronting an increasing prevalence especially due to the obesitypandemic. Though extensive global prevalence facts and figures are still missing, and worldwide OSA research in standingsof activity, value, and socio-economic features has not yet been revealed. Ultrasound of palatine tonsil is an emerging andnovel technique, as it is noninvasive and safest modality that can be used to determine severity of OSA....
