Obesity can profoundly alter pulmonary function and diminish exercise capacity by its
adverse effects on respiratory mechanics, resistance within the respiratory system …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome is a disorder characterized by repetitive episodes
of upper airway obstruction that occur during sleep. Associated features include loud …

Abstract Study Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine whether tongue fat is
increased in obese sleep apneics compared to obese subjects without sleep apnea. We …

In this study, we hypothesized that anatomic abnormalities of the oropharynx, particularly
narrowing of the airway by the lateral pharyngeal walls, tonsils, and tongue, would be …

Background Obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS) is the periodic
reduction or cessation of airflow during sleep. The syndrome is associated with loud snoring …

The pathogenesis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been under investigation for over
25 years, during which a number of factors that contribute to upper airway (UA) collapse …

Although obstructive sleep apnea is a highly prevalent disorder with significant clinical
consequences and major public health ramifications, we understand little about its …

Obstructive sleep apnea is caused by pharyngeal occlusion due to alterations in upper
airway mechanical properties and/or disturbances in neuromuscular control. The objective …

Increased pharyngeal collapsibility and abnormal anatomic structures have been postulated
to contribute to the pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome. It is unclear …

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