Training and stimulation of upper airway muscles and nerves: evidence on speech therapy, electrical stimulation and hypoglossal nerve stimulation (oromyofacial exercises)

J. Steier (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Sleep and Breathing Conference 2021
Session: Non-continuous positive airway pressure therapy
Session type: Symposium
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Disease area: Airway diseases

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