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SynthesisSleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung2024

How to objectively measure snoring: a systematic review.

Su Geun Kim, Sung-Woo Cho, Chae-Seo Rhee, Jeong-Whun Kim

Abstract readSystematic Review
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Synthesis in Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5citing papers in PubMed
1.2field-weighted citation impact, top 21% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Chinese Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea (2024).World journal of otorhinolaryngology - head and neck surgery · 2026
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  3. Engineering Triboelectric Paper for Energy Harvesting and Smart Sensing.Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Su Geun KimDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
Sung-Woo ChoDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology‑Head and Neck Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 173‑82 Gumi‑ro, Bundang‑gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi‑do, 13620, South Korea.
Chae-Seo RheeDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
Jeong-Whun KimDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology‑Head and Neck Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 173‑82 Gumi‑ro, Bundang‑gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi‑do, 13620, South Korea. kimemails7@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0003-4858-3316
Seoul National University · KRSeoul National University Bundang Hospital · KRSeoul National University Hospital · KR

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeSnoring is the most common symptom of obstructive sleep apnea. Various objective methods of measuring snoring are available, and even if the measurement is performed the same way, communication is difficult because there are no common reference values between the researcher and clinician with regard to intensity and frequency, among other variables. In other words, no consensus regarding objective measurement has been reached. This study aimed to review the literature related to the objective measurement of snoring, such as measurement devices, definitions, and device locations.

methodsA literature search based on the PubMed, Cochrane, and Embase databases was conducted from the date of inception to April 5, 2023. Twenty-nine articles were included in this study. Articles that mentioned only the equipment used for measurement and did not include individual details were excluded from the study.

resultsThree representative methods for measuring snoring emerged. These include (1) a microphone, which measures snoring sound; (2) piezoelectric sensor, which measures snoring vibration; and (3) nasal transducer, which measures airflow. In addition, recent attempts have been made to measure snoring using smartphones and applications.

conclusionNumerous studies have investigated both obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. However, the objective methods of measuring snoring and snoring-related concepts vary across studies. Consensus in the academic and clinical communities on how to measure and define snoring is required.

Indexed as

SnoringHumansSleep Apnea, ObstructiveMeasurementObstructive sleep apneaPolysomnographySleep-related diseasesSnoring

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PMID37421520
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