Abstract:Introduction
Genioglossus neural drive and the ensuing tongue dilatory movement may be dissociated in obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), but this has not been studied. This study aimed to investigate this relationship and its potential role in OSA pathophysiology.
Methods
During awake nasal breathing in the supine position, inspiratory tongue dilatory movement, quantified with tagged magnetic resonance imaging, and inspiratory p… Show more
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