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Sleep Breath 2000; 04(2): 085-088
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-9837
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Improvement in Daytime Sleepiness by the Use of an Oral Appliance in a Patient with Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome

Edmund Rose1 , Sibylle Frucht1 , Thomas Sobanski2 , Gabriele Barthlen3 , Rita Schmidt1
  • 1Department of Orthodontics, Dental Medical School, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
  • 2Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
  • 3Robert-Koch-Klinik, Department of Pneumology, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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31 December 2000 (online)

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ABSTRACT

This case report details the treatment outcome of an oral appliance (OA) used in a patient suffering from excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) caused by an upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS). The patient demonstrated significant improvement in the multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) and the maintenance of wakefulness test (MWT) after treatment with an OA. The presented case suggests that an OA may be considered as a further treatment option for UARS.

KEYWORD

upper airway resistance syndrome - oral appliance - measurement of daytime sleepiness

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