Table 3.
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores for sinonasal symptoms in OSA patients and controls. Data presented as mean (SD) and 95% CI.
| Symptoms | OSA group (n = 93) | Control group (n = 92) | p value | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasal blockage | 46.2 (25,5) | 14.1 (17.1) | <0.001 | (25.7, 38.3) |
| Oral breathing | 55.5 (26.2) | 19.0 (23.1) | <0.001 | (29.4, 43.7) |
| Snoring | 84.2 (17.5) | 36.1 (31.7) | <0.001 | (40.6, 55.5) |
| Sleep apnea | 77.5 (21.0) | 14.2 (22.0) | <0.001 | (57.1, 69.6) |
| Nasal discharge | 28.8 (24.0) | 12.9 (17.0) | <0.001 | (9.9, 22.0) |
| Headache | 32.5 (27.1) | 20.8 (24.2) | 0.002 | (4.3, 19.2) |
| Midfacial pain | 16.0 (20.5) | 9.8 (15.9) | 0.024 | (0.8, 11.5) |
| Rhinosinusitis | 16.6 (20.1) | 4.8 (8.0) | <0.001 | (7.3, 16.2) |
| Coughing | 32.1 (25.3) | 11.6 (14.0) | <0.001 | (14.6, 26.4) |
| Sneezing | 43.8 (59.0) | 19.4 (19.8) | <0.001 | (11.6, 37.2) |
| Reduced general health | 29.5 (24.3) | 11.6 (19.6) | <0.001 | (11.5, 24.3) |
| Total VAS score | 41.3 (12.8) | 14.7 (14.4) | <0.001 | (22.7, 30.6) |