The possibilities of otolaryngologysts for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea

The possibilities and the results of treatment of patients with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, treated in the ENT Clinic, University Hospital "Tsaritsa Yoanna" for a period of three years were investigated.
Materials and methods: 22 patients with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, treated with Laser Assisted Uvoluplasty, Radio frequent Interstitial Thermo coagulation and tracheotomy were monitored. The methodology of the study consisted of anamneses, ENT-status, blood counts, biochemistry, fibroscopy of the upper respiratory tract and for the majority of patients - polysomnography.
Results: The surgical methods of treatment indicated significant improvement of snoring in 13 patients and weakening of the main symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. For the other 8 patients, insignificant improvements in snoring and no effect on the main symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea were observed.
Conclusion: The conducted study of sleep apnea treatment provided useful information about the opportunities concerning the management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, and gave some practical recommendations. The otolaryngologist was been placed in a favorable position in the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. The interruption of the pathogenetic cascade was a crucial part, and that currently, with surgical treatment, improved the quality of life, but did not achieve complete healing.