Assessment of simulated snoring sounds with artificial intelligence for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea.

Journal: Sleep medicine
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Performing simulated snoring (SS) is a commonly used method to evaluate the source of snoring in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). SS sounds is considered as a potential biomarker for OSA. SS sounds can be easily recorded, which is a cost-effective method for prescreening purposes.

Authors

  • Lucheng Fang
    Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China; Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China; Sleep medicine centre, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
  • Jie Cai
    Research Center for Drug Discovery, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, 132 East Circle at University City, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
  • Zilin Huang
    Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China; Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China; Sleep medicine centre, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
  • Aikebaier Tuohuti
    Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China; Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China; Sleep medicine centre, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
  • Xiong Chen