Effect of Body Posture on Pharyngeal Shape and Size in Adults With and Without Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Study Objectives:
In patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the severity and frequency of respiratory events is increased in the supine body posture compared with the lateral recumbent posture. The mechanism responsible is not clear but may relate to the effect of posture on upper airway shape and size. This study compared the effect...
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