@article{Wongpradit_Kulalert_Sattaratpaijit_2023, title={Factor associated with severity of obstructive sleep apnea in Thammasat University hospital}, volume={23}, url={https://asianmedjam.com/index.php/amjam/article/view/1267}, abstractNote={<p><strong>Introduction</strong><strong>:</strong><strong>             </strong>Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent chronic disease and is associated with many adverse health outcomes, but OSA is underrecognized by physicians.</p>
<p><strong>Objectives</strong><strong>:</strong><strong>                 </strong>To identify factors associated with severity of OSA</p>
<p><strong>Methods</strong><strong>:</strong><strong>                    </strong>This was a retrospective cross-sectional study. 587 OSA patients were enrolled and classified into 3 groups: mild, moderate, and severe OSA. Demographic and comorbidity data, anthropometric measurement, and Epworth sleepiness scale were reviewed. Ordinal regression was used to analyze the associated factors.</p>
<p><strong>Results</strong><strong>: </strong><strong>                      </strong>The prevalence of mild, moderate, and severe OSA were 39.0%, 23.9% and 56.7% respectively. Univariable analyses showed that male sex, body mass index (BMI) > 25 kg/m<sup>2</sup>, neck circumference (NC) > 40 cm, excessive daytime sleepiness, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus were associated with severity of OSA. Multivariable ordinal analysis showed that age ≥ 60 years old, male sex, BMI ≥ 25 kg/m<sup>2</sup>, NC > 40 cm, excessive daytime sleepiness, and diabetes mellitus were associated with severity of OSA.</p>
<p><strong>Conclusions</strong><strong>:</strong><strong>          </strong>Our identifying factors assist to recognize adult patients at risk of OSA by severity.</p>}, number={2}, journal={Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine}, author={Wongpradit, Wadee and Kulalert, Prapasri and Sattaratpaijit, Nithita}, year={2023}, month={Aug.}, pages={110–117} }