A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled evaluation of the safety and efficacy of a natural over-the-counter (OTC) medication in the management of snoring

被引：4

作者：

Lipman D. ^{[1
,4
]}

Sexton G. ^{[2
]}

Schlesser J. ^{[3
]}

机构：

[1] Division of Otalaryngology, Emanuel Hospital, Portland, OR

[2] Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR

[3] IsoChem Corporation, Tualatin, OR

[4] Portland, OR 97210

来源：

Sleep and Breathing | 1999年 / 3卷 / 2期

关键词：

Homeopathic; Naturopathic; Snore Stop; Snoring;

D O I：

10.1007/s11325-999-0053-0

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摘要：

More than 40 million American adults snore. Habitual snoring afflicts 44% of adult males and 28% of females', Uncomplicated snoring is generally due to vibration of the palatal soft tissues or the tongue base, causing intermittent airway obstruction. Loudness is correlated with the degree of vibration and/or obstruction. The tendency, frequency, duration, intensity, and sequelae of snoring are influenced by myriad structural, physiological, environmental and pharmacological factors. Uncomplicated, nonapneic snoring is treated in a wide variety of ways, ranging from self-help methods, such as positional therapy, to laser surgery. The purpose of this report is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a natural medication for snoring in a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. The treatment is significantly more effective than placebo. Neither side effects nor intolerance to the product was reported. Copyright © 1999 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.

引用

页码：53 / 56

页数：3

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