| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5713722 | American Journal of Otolaryngology | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Current international literature demonstrates that tongue retaining devices reduce apnea-hypopnea index by 53%, increase lowest oxygen saturation by 4.1 oxygen saturation points, decrease oxygen desaturation index by 56% and decrease Epworth sleepiness scale scores by 2.8 points. Tongue retaining devices provide a statistically effective alternative treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea.
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Authors
Edward T. Chang, Camilo Fernandez-Salvador, Jeremy Giambo, Blaine Nesbitt, Stanley Yung-Chuan Liu, Robson Capasso, Clete A. Kushida, Macario Camacho,