O impacto da cirurgia das válvulas nasais sobre o ronco

Abstract

Snoring, a common complaint in ENT and sleep medicine clinics has significant social relevance and may indicate more serious conditions such as upper airway resistance syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea. This prospective analytical study evaluated the impact of nasal surgery on reducing the snoring time in patients with a history of nasal obstruction. Thirty patients were selected and divided into two groups: group 1, with complex septal deviations, nasal valve weaknesses, ectoscopic changes, and a history of snoring, and group 2, with moderate to severe septal deviations and complaints of snoring. The percentage of snoring time was measured using the SnoreLab™ app, and nasal obstructive symptoms were assessed along with the risk of obstructive sleep apnea, excessive daytime sleepiness, and nasal aesthetic satisfaction using specific scales. The results showed a significant reduction in snoring time in group 1. A mild association between chronic nasal obstruction and increased risk for obstructive sleep apnea was evidenced in both groups. The study concluded that surgical correction of nasal obstructions may be an effective approach to reduce snoring, highlighting the importance of nasal anatomical evaluation in patients with complaints of nasal obstruction and snoring.