TABLE 3.
UPPER AIRWAY STRUCTURE AND BODY COMPOSITION: VOLUMETRIC MEASUREMENTS
| OSAS (n = 22) | Control Subjects (n = 22) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airway | |||
| Nasopharynx | 8.7 ± 3.5 | 9.8 ± 2.8 | NS |
| Oropharynx | 3.5 ± 1.7 | 4.9 ± 2.0 | <0.05 |
| Hypopharynx | 3.2 ± 1.3 | 3.5 ± 1.5 | NS |
| Lymphoid tissues | |||
| Adenoid | 10.5 ± 4.4 | 7.1 ± 3.6 | <0.01 |
| Tonsils | 10.1 ± 3.9 | 7.8 ± 2.5 | <0.05 |
| Retropharyngeal nodes | 4.7 ± 2.4 | 3.1 ± 1.6 | <0.05 |
| Deep cervical nodes | 32.0 ± 11.9 | 26.8 ± 5.9 | NS |
| Other tissues | |||
| Soft palate | 8.6 ± 2.9 | 8.6 ± 1.8 | NS |
| Tongue | 88.1 ± 17.0 | 89.7 ± 31.8 | NS |
| Mandible | 63.1 ± 12.7 | 64.9 ± 18.5 | NS |
| Regional body fat composition | |||
| Head and neck subcutaneous fat | 483.2 ± 170.1 | 420.1 ± 111.0 | NS |
| Neck parapharyngeal fat | 10.6 ± 4.7 | 8.4 ± 2.3 | <0.05 |
| Abdominal subcutaneous fat | 6,939.5 ± 3,115.0 | 5,916.9 ± 2,289.2 | NS |
| Abdominal visceral fat | 1,434.9 ± 459.6 | 1,101.4 ± 423.7 | <0.05 |
Definition of abbreviations: NS = not significant; OSAS = obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
Data shown represent mean cubic centimeters ± SD.