Mechanical ineffectiveness of augmented genioglossus activity in OSA during sleep is associated with diminished co-activation of the styloglossus

Y. Dotan, G. Pillar, L. Gaitini, A. Oliven (Haifa, Israel)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Physiology, heart failure and respiration in relation to OSA
Session: Physiology, heart failure and respiration in relation to OSA
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 880
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory critical care, Sleep and breathing disorders

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