Abstract
There are multiple potential reasons why the upper airway narrows or closes repetitively during sleep in people with OSA. An anatomically crowded or collapsible upper airway has long been recognised as a critical determinant. However, recent insights into OSA pathophysiology indicate that there are also nonanatomical factors that play an important role in most cases...
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Sleep medicine for dentists |
| Subtitle of host publication | an evidence-based overview |
| Editors | Gilles J. Lavigne, Peter A. Cistulli, Michael T. Smith |
| Place of Publication | Batavia, IL |
| Publisher | Quintessence Publishing Co, Inc Batavia, IL |
| Chapter | 7 |
| Pages | 39-43 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Edition | Second edition |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781647240097 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780867158281 |
| Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Bibliographical note
NV - 1 online resourceKeywords
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Upper airway
- Pathophysiology
- Anatomical factors
- Nonanatomical factors