New Tongue Stimulating Device For Sleep Apnoea

[Sparklingsunshine]

I know its not strictly thyroid but this story caught my eye, an alternative to uncomfortable CPAP machines for those suffering with sleep apnoea, which has been mentioned a few times on the forum.

theguardian.com/society/202...

[Sparklingsunshine]

The Guardian doesnt have a paywall. The article is free to read.

[helvella Administrator]

Sleep apnoea is more important in relation to hypothyroidism than is widely realised.

Investigation of the frequency of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism.

Abstract

Background

The aim of this study is to determine the frequency of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) in a study group with the diagnosis of subclinical hypothyroidism and in a control group without the diagnosis of subclinical hypothyroidism. This study compares these two groups in terms of demographic characteristics, chronic diseases and especially polysomnographic data.

Methods

A total of 120 patients were included in this study. They consisted of 60 patients with newly diagnosed subclinical hypothyroidism and a control group of 60 patients with normal thyroid functions. Demographic, anthropometric, polysomnography data and Epworth Sleepiness Scale scores of the patients were recorded and compared.

Results

Any significant difference in the frequency and severity of OSAS was not detected. A significant difference was found in the oxygen desaturation index (ODI), the apnoea-hypopnoea index (AHI) in rapid eye movement sleep, the AHI in supine sleep position and the arousal index of the group experiencing subclinical hypothyroidism with OSAS.

Conclusion

This study showed that there was no increase in OSAS frequency in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism, but it demonstrated that the ODI and the arousal index were significantly increased in OSAS patients diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism. It is thought that the diagnosis and treatment of OSAS in these patients may be important in preventing cardiovascular complications.

europepmc.org/article/MED/3...

[RedApple Administrator]

The article isn't blocked. I can read the whole thing. But Guardian always asks you to donate/subscribe etc. You can just click on the X to make that go away.

[Sparklingsunshine]

I read the Guardian every day and try and post articles about health that I hope are interesting to members.

Like many newspapers circulation is falling and the online media sites either charge you to join and read or in the case of the Guardian ask for donations/subscriptions instead. But they aren't mandatory and you can ignore the begging lol.

[Sparklingsunshine]

Yes I get they need money but its annoying nonetheless. Badgering people seldom works.