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ArticleSleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung2024

Globus sensation in obstructive sleep apnea patients; A cross-sectional study of 120 patients.

Reza Erfanian, Rozhina Pouremamali, Raha Zamani, Seyedeh Atiyeh Moazeni, Pedram Borghei

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Reza ErfanianOtorhinolaryngology Research Center, Amir Alam Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0001-8147-5320
Rozhina PouremamaliStudents' Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. rozhinap@yahoo.com.ORCID 0000-0001-7425-2444
Raha ZamaniStudents' Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0003-0688-951X
Seyedeh Atiyeh MoazeniOtorhinolaryngology Research Center, Amir Alam Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Pedram BorgheiOtorhinolaryngology Research Center, Amir Alam Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

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purposeGlobus pharyngeus (GP) is a common complaint in many disciplines, especially otolaryngology. Pharyngeal symptoms and abnormalities, including GP, are frequent in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients. This study aims to investigate globus sensation in non-operated OSA patients.

methodsAfter translation and validation, the Laryngopharyngeal Measure of Perceived Sensation (LUMP) was administered to 120 untreated OSA patients. All patients underwent polysomnography and thorough physical examination. The association between LUMP scores and OSA measures was evaluated.

resultsLUMP score had a significant correlation with the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) (Spearman's ρ = 0.269, p = 0.004), and BMI (Spearman's ρ = 0.249, p = 0.007), the anatomical position of the tongue (ρ = -0.191, p = 0.04) and the Friedman grade of tonsils (ρ = 0.241, p = 0.01). It correlated with SpO2 nadir, though it did not reach statistical significance.

conclusionThe results of our study depict a relationship between a self-report measure of globus sensation and daytime sleepiness, BMI and tonsil size. In the absence of a direct relationship between OSA severity parameters and GP, we hypothesize a role for shared comorbidities and anatomical phenotypes. The increased frequency of GP in OSA patients should be considered when evaluating the complications of surgical interventions in these patients.

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Globus SensationPolysomnographySleep Apnea, ObstructiveAdultAgedBody Mass IndexCross-Sectional StudiesDisorders of Excessive SomnolenceFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedDaytime sleepinessDepressionGlobus PharyngeusObesityObstructive sleep apnea

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