Impediment in upper airway stabilizing forces assessed by phrenic nerve stimulation in sleep apnea patients
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The forces developed during inspiration play a key role in determining upper airway stability and the occurrence of nocturnal breathing disorders. Phrenic nerve stimulation applied during wakefulness is a unique tool to assess Upper...
| Main Authors: | , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
BMC
2005-09-01
|
| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/6/1/99 |