Pharyngeal Sensitivity in Diagnosis Algorithm for Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Exclusion Criteria

• •body mass index more than 30 kg/m2
• •pharyngeal infection or allergic rhinitis less than 2 weeks before recordings
• •craniofacial anomalies and/or limited mouth opening and/or teeth position compromising mouthpiece installation and stability during measurement
• •instable dentures
• •exaggerated gag reflex preventing pharynx examination
• •no visibility of the soft palate
• •systemic or topical anti-inflammatory treatments
• •treatments that may increase the occurence of nocturnal respiratory events and/or leading to daytime sleepiness and cognitive impairment
• •cardiac failure, or symptoms suggesting cardiac failure
• •history of stroke
• •contraindication for using xylocaine spray
• •no affiliation to national insurance
• •patient participating in another research study involving drugs that may interfere with sleep recordings and/or measurement of pharyngeal sensation
• •patient subjected to exclusion period following participation in another research study