The pathogenesis of airway obstruction in patients with obstructive sleep
apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome is reviewed. The primary defect is probably an anatomically …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder characterized by repetitive collapse of
the pharyngeal airway during sleep. Control of pharyngeal patency is a complex process …

The geometry and caliber of the upper airway in apneic patients differs from those in normal
subjects. The apneic airway is smaller and is narrowed laterally. Examination of the soft …

Inflammatory cell infiltration and afferent neuropathy have been shown in the upper airway
(UA) mucosa of subjects with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We hypothesized that …

The etiology of upper airway collapsibility in patients with snoring and obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA) remains unclear. Local muscular abnormalities, including neurogenic lesions …

The structural properties of the upper airway determine its collapsibility during periods of
muscle hypotonia. Both rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep and increases in nasal pressure …

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is characterized by repetitive episodes of
pharyngeal closure during sleep. The pathogenesis of OSAS is unclear. We hypothesized …

Upper airway dilator muscles play an important role in the pathophysiology of sleep apnea
hypopnea syndrome (SAHS). The mechanical and structural characteristics of these …

Study objectives: To investigate the efficacy of tongue-muscle training by electrical
neurostimulation of the upper-airway muscles as an alternative therapy option for obstructive …

Background Brachycephalic dogs (BD) are prone to congenital upper airway obstruction
(brachycephalic syndrome, BS). In humans suffering from sleep apnea, upper airway …