Does the diaphragm work harder during apnea episode than during arousal?

Y. M. Luo, M. I. Polkey, H. D. Wu, C. Jolley, J. Steier, J. Moxham (Guangzhou, China; London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Pathogenesis of obstructive sleep apnoea
Session: Pathogenesis of obstructive sleep apnoea
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3750
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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