Postural Effect on Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Sitting Versus Supine

Postural effects on breathing are evident in most patients with obstructive sleep apnea. However, the impact varies depending on an individual’s habitual sleeping position. Here, an age 40 obese male with typical sleep apnea symptoms is presented. He had a habit of sleeping with his back on the head...

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Main Author: Ki-Hwan Ji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Sleep Medicine 2022-09-01
Series:Sleep Medicine Research
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Online Access:http://www.sleepmedres.org/upload/pdf/smr-2022-01312.pdf