[Influence of the soft palate structure in patients with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome on the results of surgical treatment].

Objective: To evaluate the variants of the anatomical structure of the soft palate in patients with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome and their relationship with the severity of OSA syndrome.

Material And Methods: The study included patients (=71) with snoring and sleep apnea. For the purpose of treatment, patients underwent reconstructive interventions on the soft palate.

[15-year experience of moxifloxacin in the treatment of patients with bacterial rhinosinusitis].

The article summarizes 15 years of experience of the use of moxifloxacin (Avelox) in Russia in patients with acute bacterial rhinosinusitis. Emphasize its high bactericidal activity against a broad spectrum of microorganisms- from basic agents to the atypical and anaerobic microflora. The results of these studies suggest the continued effectiveness of the dosage of 400 mg a short course (7 days) over 15 years of practical use of the drug, which in its clinical efficacy is superior to amoxicillin/clavulanate, cefuroxime axetil and levofloxacin.