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Clinical and Polysomnographic Observations in Patients of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Analysis of 250 Patients

S Ramnathan Iyer, Revati R Iyer, SV Kulkarni

Keywords : Obstructive sleep apnea, Sleep, Snoring

Citation Information : Iyer SR, Iyer RR, Kulkarni S. Clinical and Polysomnographic Observations in Patients of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Analysis of 250 Patients. Indian Sleep Med 2025; 20 (1):6-15.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10069-0146

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 15-01-2025

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2025; The Author(s).


Abstract

Clinical and polysomnographic observations of 250 cases of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is presented. Apart from snoring and daytime sleepiness, unable to sleep well, early morning headache and nocturia were noted as presenting complaints. Musical snoring was also observed. Mild snoring and nocturia were seen in elderly subjects. Nocturnal observations included somniloquy, bruxism, rolling on the bed while sleeping, jerking in sleep, and excessive dreams. Deficient rapid eye movement (REM) sleep (less than 15%) was common. Fast eating was prominent in subjects who had deficient REM sleep (significant correlation). The majority of the patients were obese but lean patients with body mass index (BMI) < 24.9 were also observed. Recognition of OSA with non-classical presenting symptoms is important.


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