Role of Sensory Stimulation in Amelioration of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Role of Sensory Stimulation in Amelioration of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), characterized by recurrent upper airway (UA) collapse during sleep, is associated with significant morbidity and disorders. Polysomnogram is employed in the evaluation of OSA and apnea-hypopnea number per hour reflects severity. For normal breathing, it is essential that the collapsible UA is patent. However, obstruction of the UA is quite common in adults and infants. Normally, important reflex mechanisms defend against the UA collapse. The muscle activity of UA d

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Tags: Sleep Disorder, Sleep, Sleep Apnea, Breathing, Muscle, Disease and Condition, Children's Health