Predictors of obstructive sleep apnea in snorers.

Background: Snoring is a commong problem that poses a high risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We studied the contribution of risk factors for OSA in snorers for full-night polysomnography (PSG).

Methods: A questionnaire was administered to subjects referred for PSG in the period from April 2002 to March 2005.

Indications, diagnostic yields and complications of transbronchial biopsy over 5 years in the State of Qatar.

Objectives: To review the indications, diagnostic yields and complications of transbronchial biopsy (TBB) in a tertiary hospital in the State of Qatar.

Methods: A retrospective review of our records revealed 1006 adult flexible fibre optic bronchoscopies (FFB) at Hamad General Hospital, State of Qatar between January 1999 and December 2003. A total of 85 (8.