oxymetazoline has been researched along with Apnea, Sleep in 4 studies
Oxymetazoline: A direct acting sympathomimetic used as a vasoconstrictor to relieve nasal congestion. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1251)
oxymetazoline : A member of the class of phenols that is 2,4-dimethylphenol which is substituted at positions 3 and 6 by 4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-ylmethyl and tert-butyl groups, respectively. A direct-acting sympathomimetic with marked alpha-adrenergic activity, it is a vasoconstrictor that is used (generally as the hydrochloride salt) to relieve nasal congestion.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| " Posterior rhinomanometry was performed in 70 snorers referred for polysomnography and in 11 nonsnoring volunteers, (1) in the seated posture; (2) and (3) after 10 minutes in the supine position, before and after inhalation of oxymetazoline; and (4) 10 minutes after return to the seated position." | 3.70 | Nasal resistance in snorers with or without sleep apnea: effect of posture and nasal ventilation with continuous positive airway pressure. ( Desfonds, P; Foucher, A; Fuhrman, C; Planès, C; Raffestin, B, 1998) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 4 (100.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Braver, HM | 1 |
| Block, AJ | 1 |
| Perri, MG | 1 |
| Desfonds, P | 1 |
| Planès, C | 1 |
| Fuhrman, C | 1 |
| Foucher, A | 1 |
| Raffestin, B | 1 |
| Fairbanks, DN | 2 |
1 trial available for oxymetazoline and Apnea, Sleep
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Treatment for snoring. Combined weight loss, sleeping on side, and nasal spray.
Topics: Administration, Intranasal; Adult; Combined Modality Therapy; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Oxymetazoli | 1995 |
3 other studies available for oxymetazoline and Apnea, Sleep
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Nasal resistance in snorers with or without sleep apnea: effect of posture and nasal ventilation with continuous positive airway pressure.
Topics: Adult; Body Mass Index; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Nasal Decongestants; Oxymetazoline; Posit | 1998 |
Predicting the effect of nasal surgery on snoring: a simple test.
Topics: Administration, Intranasal; Adult; Aged; Female; Humans; Male; Methods; Middle Aged; Nasal Obstructi | 1991 |
Predicting the effect of nasal surgery on snoring with a simple test.
Topics: Adult; Aged; Female; Humans; Male; Nasal Obstruction; Oxymetazoline; Sleep Apnea Syndromes; Snoring; | 1990 |