Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is characterized by episodes of partial or complete obstruction of the upper airway during sleep. The present study was conducted to assess cases of OSAS among patients. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 68 patients diagnosed with OSAS of both genders. Patients were subjected to nasal obstruction symptom evaluation. Patients were subjected to septoplasty and decongestion of lower turbinates. Results: Out of 68 patients, males were 42 and females were 26. Severity of nasal obstruction was slight in 12 patients, moderate I 20, severe in 30 and extreme 16. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). The mean AHI pre- operatory score was 52.8 and AHI post operatory score was 46.2. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Authors found that Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is common complaint among middle age patients. Septoplasty and FESS is routine performed procedure. Key words: FESS, Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, Septoplasty