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Follow on Google News | High rates of obesity in the region may lead to snoring related complicationsThe surgical management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea to be discussed at Otolaryngology 2011
By: IIR Middle East The General Secretary of the French Society of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Prof. F. Chabolle, will be at the upcoming Otolaryngology Conference to discuss the latest trends in the surgical management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. “Snoring is caused by a particular configuration of the upper airways, obesity or alcohol intake,” says Prof. F. Chabolle. “In most cases lifestyle changes such as losing weight, avoiding alcohol or sleeping on your side, can help stop snoring, but some may benefit from other forms of treatment such as soft palate surgeries through dentures that may reduce disruptive snoring. “The main complication of snoring is obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. In this serious condition, your throat tissues obstruct your airway, preventing you from breathing. The association between ‘diabetes, obesity and snoring’ is common and they share the same complications. Snoring with sleep apnea may cause a major cerebrovascular accident or even myocardial infarction, which is a cause for concern in a region that experiences high rates of both obesity and diabetes.” Patients with these symptoms should make an appointment to see a doctor who may refer you for a diagnostic sleep study. Surgery of the tongue or clamps may be used to treat severe OSA syndromes, continues Prof. F. Chabolle. The 8th Annual Middle East Update in Otolaryngology Exhibition & Conference (Head and Neck Surgery) will take place from 8 – 10 May 2011, at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, and will bring together leading regional and international experts to discuss the latest up-to-date trends on treatments and technologies in ear, nose and throat disorders. Produced by IIR Middle East Life Sciences Division, which is part of Informa Exhibitions (www.informaexhibitions.com) Running alongside the conference is an exhibition which will showcase the latest technologies and product launches from manufacturers and distributors wishing to meet an influential body of senior otolaryngologists. Products such as hearing aids, laser machines, microsurgical instruments and sleep apnea devices will be on display. This year we will also have a dedicated marketplace where visitors and delegates can actually physically touch, test and purchase your surgical instruments for cash. For further information on the diagnosis and treatment of snoring and sleep apnea, or details on the event, please call +971 (0)4 336 7334 or visit www.me-oto.com. -END- Note to Editors About IIR Middle East (Informa Exhibition): For more information about IIR Middle East, please visit www.iirme.com or www.informaexhibitions.com. About UAE Ministry of Health: For more information about MoH, please visit www.moh.gov.ae. About Dubai Health Authority: For more information about DHA, please visit www.dha.gov.ae. For media enquiries please contact: Inga Stevens PR Manager Life Science Division IIR Middle East T: +971 4 407 2743 F: +971 4 336 4021 inga.stevens@ End
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