Background and objective Human upper airway (HUA) has been widely investigated by
many researchers covering various aspects, such as the effects of geometrical parameters …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common respiratory disorder associated with the
collapse of the upper airway during sleep. OSA may cause oxygen desaturation, arousals …

Background: Sleep is a critical factor in maintaining good health, and its impact on various
diseases has been recognized by scientists. Understanding sleep patterns and quality is …

Background The higher incidence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in men than in women
has been attributed to the upper airway being longer in men. The Starling resistor is the …

Sleep quality is considered to be an individual's self-satisfaction with all aspects of the sleep
experience. Good sleep not only improves a person's physical, mental and daily functional …

Snoring is a common condition in the general population, and the management of snoring
requires a better understanding of its mechanism through a fluid–structure interaction (FSI) …

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that has troubled a sizeable
population. There is an active area of research on obstructive sleep apnea that intends to …

Snoring is common in children and is associated with many adverse consequences. One
must study the relationships between pharyngeal morphology and snoring physics to …

Neuromuscular control of the upper airway contributes to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). An
accurate, non-invasive method to assess neuromuscular function is needed to improve …

The nasal valve is the narrowest part of the nasal airway which is responsible for the largest
part of the nasal resistance. Even little changes in the aperture can affect the flow …