Endocrine and Metabolic Aspects of OSA
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by repeated spells of apnea.<br />Collapsibility of hypopharynx due to multiple factors involving pharyngeal dilator<br />muscles and deposition of fat or fluid in the surrounding soft tissues are important<br />contributing factors in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
2014-03-01
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| Series: | Annals of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (India) |
| Online Access: | http://annals-nams.in/index.php/annals/article/view/8 |