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ArticleEuropean archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery2025

Association between nasal cross-sectional areas and obstructive sleep apnea identified using acoustic rhinometry and computed tomography.

Yeon Hee Im, Dong-Hyun Kim, Seulah Lee, Eun-Ju Jeon, Inn-Chul Nam, Hyun Jin Lee, Dae-Yang Kim

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Yeon Hee ImDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do, 11765, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2171-7273
Dong-Hyun KimDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, 56, Dongsu-ro, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, 21431, Republic of Korea. monolithkim@catholic.ac.kr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4046-4155
Seulah LeeDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, 56, Dongsu-ro, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, 21431, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-4996-2462
Eun-Ju JeonDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, 56, Dongsu-ro, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, 21431, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4566-6802
Inn-Chul NamDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, 56, Dongsu-ro, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, 21431, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9246-1047
Hyun Jin LeeDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, 56, Dongsu-ro, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, 21431, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3826-8830
Dae-Yang KimDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, 56, Dongsu-ro, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, 21431, Republic of Korea.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0272-1827

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Catholic University of Korea 52024B000100047
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Abstract

purposeObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent disorder associated with severe comorbidities. Anatomical variations, including nasal diseases, have been identified as potential contributing factors. This study aimed to explore the relationship between nasal cross-sectional areas (CSAs) and OSA, using both acoustic rhinometry (AR) and computed tomography (CT).

methodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 355 individuals who underwent polysomnography (PSG), paranasal sinus CT, and AR. Clinical characteristics were compared among the non-OSA, mild OSA, moderate OSA, and severe OSA patients. Multiple logistic regression was used to determine the influence of nasal cross-sectional areas (CSAs) on the risk of developing moderate or severe OSA, with adjustments for sex, age, and body mass index.

resultsSignificant associations between specific AR-measured CSA values of anterior nasal region and moderate-severe OSA were identified upon adjusting for confounders (p = 0.034, 0.010, and 0.025, respectively). The lower CSA measurements between the right and the left sides showed a stronger correlation with moderate-severe OSA than the summed values, suggesting the importance of the narrower nasal passage in OSA severity. No significant impact of CSA values on the development of severe OSA was observed.

conclusionNasal CSA measured using AR appears to be a better method for verifying its association with OSA than CT. Nasal CSAs at the anterior region of the inferior turbinates play a crucial role in developing OSA, independent of other known risk factors.

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Rhinometry, AcousticSleep Apnea, ObstructiveTomography, X-Ray ComputedAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPolysomnographyRetrospective StudiesSeverity of Illness IndexNasal obstructionRhinometry, acousticSleep apnea, obstructiveTomography, X-ray computed

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