Head and neck position influences upper airway geometry

S. Cheng, S. Gandevia, L. Bilston (Sydney, Australia)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Pathogenesis of obstructive sleep apnoea
Session: Pathogenesis of obstructive sleep apnoea
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4421
Disease area: Airway diseases

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S. Cheng, S. Gandevia, L. Bilston (Sydney, Australia). Head and neck position influences upper airway geometry. Eur Respir J 2007; 30: Suppl. 51, 4421

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