24. Use of Snoreben in Patients Presented With Nasal Obstruction and Sleep Apnea
M. Mubarik Ali1, Muhammad Akhlaq2 and Waseem Ahmad2
ABSTRACT
Objective: To examine the effectiveness of snoreben device in patients presented with nasal obstruction.
Study Design: Cross-sectional/Observational study.
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of ENT, Continental Medical College, Lahore from January 2017 to December 2018.
Materials and Methods: One hundred and twenty patients of both genders with ages above 18 years presented with nasal obstruction were enrolled in this study. Patients detailed demographic including age, sex and causes of nasal obstruction were recorded. Patients complete nasal examination was done. Patients were advised to use snoreben device. Effectiveness of snoreben device was examined in term of excellent, good, fair and poor response after 6 months follow-up.
Results: Sixty five (54.17%) were males and 55 (45.83%) were females. Mostly patients 48 (40%) were ages between 31 to 40 years. Allergic rhinitis was the commonest cause of nasal obstruction found in 50 (41.67%) patients. After use of device 85 (70.83%) patients had excellent response, 15 (12.5%) patients had good response, 15 (12.5%) had fair and 5 (4.17%) patients had poor response.
Conclusion: Snoreben device is safe and effective treatment modality for patients with nasal obstruction.
Key Words: Snoreben, Nasal obstruction, Sleep apnea
Citation of article: Ali MM, Akhlaq M, Ahmad W. Use of Snoreben in Patients Presented With Nasal Obstruction and Sleep Apnea. Med Forum 2020;31(1):91-93.