Comparison of methods for assessing snoring.

A. J. Smithson; J. E. White; C. J. Griffiths; A. J. N. Prichard; P. R. Close; M. J. Drinnan; H. F. Marshall; G. J. Gibson

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2273.1995.tb00079.x

Comparison of methods for assessing snoring.

A. J. Smithson, J. E. White, C. J. Griffiths, A. J. N. Prichard, P. R. Close, M. J. Drinnan, H. F. Marshall, G. J. Gibson

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Abstract

Objective measurements of several sound level indices were made on 32 subjects referred because of snoring and who subsequently underwent uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP). The measurements were repeated approximately 6 months post-UPPP. The indices were compared with the subjective assessment of snoring by both the subject and his/her bed partner. Correlations between objective and subjective assessments were generally weak and were strongest when the supine posture only was considered. The index which correlated best with subjective assessment was the level which 1% of the sound level samples exceeded.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	443-447
Number of pages	5
Journal	Clinical Otolaryngology and Allied Sciences
Volume	20
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2273.1995.tb00079.x
Publication status	Published - 1 Oct 1995
Externally published	Yes

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We wish to thank Mr C. Elliott and Mr P. Kelly for their helpful advice during this study and the Newcastle District Scientific and Research Committee for financial support.

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Comparison of methods for assessing snoring.

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