Mechanical Interactions Between the Upper Airway and the Lungs that Affect the Propensity to Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Health and Chronic Lung Disease
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder characterized by repetitive narrowing and collapse of the upper airways during sleep. It is caused by multiple anatomic and nonanatomic factors but end-expiratory lung volume (EELV) is an important factor as i... ...