The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) continues to rise. So too do the health,
safety, and economic consequences. On an individual level, the causes and consequences …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome is a multi-factorial disorder. Recently identified
pathophysiological contributing factors include airway collapsibility, poor pharyngeal muscle …

Highlights•Obstructive sleep apnea can have many serious consequences if left
untreated.•OSA can affect adults and children and can present at any time in …

Abstract Study Objectives Mandibular advancement splints (MAS) are the leading treatment
alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for obstructive sleep apnea …

Background Upper airway analysis is an often-cited use of CBCT imaging by orthodontists;
however, the reliability of airway measurements using this technology is not fully …

Abstract Study Objectives To determine the effects of the nonbenzodiazepine sedative
zopiclone on the threshold to arousal with increasing respiratory effort and genioglossus …

Upper airway muscles subserve many essential for survival orofacial behaviors, including
their important role as accessory respiratory muscles. In the face of certain predisposition of …

The focus of this review was on the genioglossus (GG) muscle and its role in maintaining
upper airway patency in both healthy individuals and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) …

Develo** effective oral inhaled drug delivery treatment strategies for respiratory diseases
necessitates a thorough knowledge of the respiratory system physiology, such as the …

Background Upper airway analysis is an often-cited use of cone beam computed
tomography (CBCT) imaging in orthodontics. However, the reliability of this process in a …