Understanding the Association Between Obesity and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome : A Case-Control Study

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Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) represents a sleep-related impairment linked to upper airway function. The question of whether OSA drives obesity or if shared underlying factors contribute to both conditions remains unresolved. Hence, this present study aims to understand the interplay between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and obesity through in-depth analysis of anthropometric data within control subjects and OSA patients. Methodology A case-control study was conducted, which included 40 cases and 40 matched healthy controls. Study participants with reported symptoms of snoring, daytime drowsiness, or both were included in the study. All the study participants underwent comprehensive anthropometric assessments such as height, weight, body mass index (BMI), neck circumference, waist circumference, hip circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, skin-fold thickness, and thickness measurements of biceps, triceps, suprailiac, and subscapular muscles. Results Within the OSA group, significant disparities emerged in mean age, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, and diverse fat accumulations encompassing visceral, subcutaneous, trunk, and subcutaneous leg fat. Notably, skin-fold thickness at specific sites - biceps, triceps, subscapula, and suprailiac - demonstrated considerable augmentation relative to the control group. Furthermore, mean values associated with height, weight, BMI, neck circumference, fat percentage, subcutaneous arm fat, entire arm composition, and trunk skeletal muscle either equaled or exceeded those in the control group. However, statistical significance was not attained in these comparisons. Conclusion This investigation underscored a pronounced correlation between numerous endpoints characterizing OSA patients and markers of obesity. Consequently, addressing altered levels of obesity-linked anthropometric variables through pharmacological interventions might hold promise as a pivotal strategy for improving symptoms associated with OSA.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:15

Enthalten in:

Cureus - 15(2023), 9 vom: 19. Sept., Seite e45843

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Patial, Kuldeep [VerfasserIn]
Mishra, Hara Prasad [VerfasserIn]
Pal, Giridhari [VerfasserIn]
Suvvari, Tarun Kumar [VerfasserIn]
Ghosh, Tamoghna [VerfasserIn]
Mishra, Smruti Sikta [VerfasserIn]
Mahapatra, Chinmaya [VerfasserIn]
Amanullah, Nidhal A [VerfasserIn]
Shukoor, Sara A [VerfasserIn]
Kamal, Sibin [VerfasserIn]
Singh, Indrajeet [VerfasserIn]
Israr, Juveriya [VerfasserIn]
Sharma, Prem S [VerfasserIn]
Gaur, S N [VerfasserIn]
Behera, Rajendra K [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Anthropometric parameters
Bmi
Case-control study
Journal Article
Markers
Obesity
Osa

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Date Revised 27.10.2023

published: Electronic-eCollection

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.7759/cureus.45843

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM363736034