Scalloped tongue: an additional, accessible and useful tool to detect severe obstructive sleep apnea?

Scalloped tongue: an additional, accessible and useful tool to detect severe obstructive sleep apnea?

The anatomy of the upper airway can influence the risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, there is limited evidence supporting the link between scalloped tongue (ST) and nocturnal intermittent hypoxia. This study aimed to investigate if ST could serve as a clinical indicator of OSA, particul...

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Main Authors: Francisca Nieto Guimarães, Joana Canadas, Maria Gonçalves Cunha, Vera Durão, Paula Rosa, Marcelo Rabahi, Ding Zou, Flávio Magalhães da Silveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Sleep
Subjects:
scalloped tongue
severe OSA (obstructive sleep apnea)
hypoxic burden
diagnosis
primary care
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsle.2025.1652532/full
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