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Review
. 1985 Nov;69(6):1221-42.
doi: 10.1016/s0025-7125(16)30984-1.

Neural and anatomic factors related to upper airway occlusion during sleep

S T Kuna, J E Remmers
Review

Neural and anatomic factors related to upper airway occlusion during sleep

S T Kuna et al. Med Clin North Am. 1985 Nov.

Abstract

Both neural and anatomical factors play an important role in the maintenance of upper airway patency. An abnormality in one or both of these factors is felt to be the underlying cause of obstructive sleep apnea.

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