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Upper airway resistance syndrome — Clinical Guidelines

Overview

Upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) is characterized by symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing without significant nocturnal hypoxemia or apneas/hypopneas detected by standard polysomnography, often presenting with daytime sleepiness and fatigue 1 7.

Diagnosis

Clinical Presentation: Symptoms include excessive daytime sleepiness, fatigue, and often snoring or witnessed apneas 1 7.

Examination Methods: Utilization of flexible fiberoptic nasopharyngolaryngoscopes for detailed upper airway examination 8.

Diagnostic Tools: No specific standardized diagnostic criteria mentioned; clinical evaluation and sleep studies (considering alternatives to standard polysomnography) are crucial 1 7.

Management

First-Line Treatments: Weight loss and positional therapy for patients who are overweight 1.

Pharmacological Interventions: Nimesulide for managing upper airway inflammation over 7-10 days, particularly in cases involving infection where concomitant antibiotics are recommended 6.

Adjunctive Therapies: Use of mucolytics like ambroxol in combination with anti-inflammatory agents for enhanced efficacy 6.

Special Populations

Pediatrics: No specific guidelines provided in the abstracts.

Elderly: No specific guidelines provided in the abstracts.

Comorbidities: Management considerations for patients with head and neck cancer or acute upper airway infections should include careful monitoring for SARS-CoV-2 infection, especially during pandemics 2.

Key Recommendations

Utilize flexible fiberoptic nasopharyngolaryngoscopes for detailed upper airway examination to aid in diagnosis 8 (Evidence: Moderate).

Consider nimesulide for managing inflammation in upper airway disorders, especially when infection is present, alongside appropriate antibiotic therapy 6 (Evidence: Moderate).

Implement weight loss strategies and positional therapy as initial non-pharmacological interventions for patients with UARS 1 (Evidence: Expert opinion).

References

1 Díez N, Pacheco S, Llorente M, Fernández S. Validation of a Sensor-Fitted Simulator for Upper Airway Examination. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2021. link 2 Andersen PA, Rasmussen KMB, Channir HI, von Buchwald C, Cayé-Thomasen P, Klokker M et al.. The impact and prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in patients with head and neck cancer and acute upper airway infection in a tertiary otorhinolaryngology referral center in Denmark. European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2021. link 3 Liu H, Akiki S, Barrowman NJ, Bromwich M. Mobile Endoscopy vs Video Tower: A Prospective Comparison of Video Quality and Diagnostic Accuracy. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2016. link 4 Zeitels SM. Chevalier Jackson's contributions to direct laryngoscopy. Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation 1998. link80069-6) 5 Mason JD, Hehar SS, Holden M, Jones NS. Measurement of small tissue volumes using Holden's apparatus. The Journal of laryngology and otology 1995. link 6 Bellussi L, Passàli D. Treatment of upper airways inflammation with nimesulide. Drugs 1993. link 7 Albizzati C, Mills R. Out-patient examination of the upper airway: a survey of current practice in the UK. The Journal of laryngology and otology 1989. link 8 Silberman HD, Wilf H, Tucker JA. Flexible fiberoptic nasopharyngolaryngoscope. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology 1976. link

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