Vitamin D in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome follow up and treatment: A study of 482 cases

Aim: The aim of the study was to determine factors associated with Obstructıve Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) severity and vitamin D deficiency by examining routine laboratory parameters in patients OSAS without comorbidities. We also aimed see whether increased decreasing levels D. Material Method: Patients who presented Adana City Training Research Hospital, Ear Nose Throat Clinic symptoms snoring sleep apnea underwent PSG Otorhinolaryngology were included study. Blood results analyzed retrospectively from hospital information system. divided into groups according their hypopnea Index (AHI) values ​​as simple snoring, mild OSAS, moderate severe OSAS. According values, patients; Cathogarized as sufficient> 30 ng / ml, insufficient 20-30 ml deficient <20 ml. Results: Out 777 examined 482 fulfilling inclusion criteria analysed for It seen that concomitantly Vitamin levels. Conclusion: is observed related disease. think therapy may be beneficial reducing