Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome: Aspects of Diagnosis and Evaluation

Snoring is prevalent and closely related to the less common obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome. The effects of sleep apnoea on concentration leading to accidents are well documented. Untreated obstructive sleep apnoea is associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Proper assessment of a patient presenting with snoring is important to distinguish between ‘simple snoring’ and obstructive sleep apnoea. It is also important in...