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A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of a Natural Over-The-Counter (OTC) Medication in the Management of Snoring

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More than 40 million American adults snore. Habitual snoring afflicts 44% of adult males and 28% of females. Uncomplicated snoring is generally due to vibration of the palatal soft tissues or the tongue base, causing intermittent airway obstruction. Loudness is correlated with the degree of vibration and/or obstruction. The tendency, frequency, duration, intensity, and sequelae of snoring are influenced by myriad structural, physiological, environmental and pharmacological factors. Uncomplicated, nonapneic snoring is treated in a wide variety of ways, ranging from self-help methods, such as positional therapy, to laser surgery. The purpose of this report is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a natural medication for snoring in a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. The treatment is significantly more effective than placebo. Neither side effects nor intolerance to the product was reported.

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  1. Division of Otolaryngology, Emanuel Hospital, Portland, Oregon

    Derek Lipman M.D.

  2. Division of Otolaryngology, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon

    Gary Sexton Statistician

  3. Division of Otolaryngology, IsoChem Corporation, Tualatin, Oregon

    Jerry Schlesser N.D., D.C., C.N.S.

  4. Emanuel Hospital, 2525 NW Lovejoy, Suite 402, Portland, OR 97210

    Derek Lipman M.D.

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Lipman, D., Sexton, G. & Schlesser, J. A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of a Natural Over-The-Counter (OTC) Medication in the Management of Snoring. Sleep Breath 3, 53–56 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11325-999-0053-0

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