Validation of NoSAS (Neck, Obesity, Snoring, Age, Sex) score as a screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea: Analysis in a sleep clinic

Coutinho Costa, J.; Rebelo-Marques, A.; Machado, J.N.; Gama, J.M.R.; Santos, C.; Teixeira, F.; Moita, J.

doi:10.1016/j.pulmoe.2019.04.004

Validation of NoSAS (Neck, Obesity, Snoring, Age, Sex) score as a screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea: Analysis in a sleep clinic

INTRODUCTION Screening methods have become increasingly important due to the growing number of patients suspected of having obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) being referred to sleep clinics. The Lausanne NoSAS (Neck circumference, Obesity, Snoring, Age, Sex) score test is a simple, efficient, and eas…