Role of Sensory Stimulation in Amelioration of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-04-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), characterized by recurrent upper airway (UA) collapse during sleep, is associated with significant morbidity and disorders.
Polysomnogram is employed in the evaluation of OSA and apnea-hypopnea number per hour reflects severity.
For normal breathing, it is essential that the collapsible UA is patent.
However, obstruction of the UA is quite common in adults and infants.
Normally, important reflex mechanisms defend against the UA collapse.
The muscle activity of UA dilators, including the genioglossus, tensor palatini (TP), and pharyngeal constrictors, is due to the integrated mechanism of afferent sensory input → to motor function.
Snoring is harsh breathing to prevent UA obstruction.
Unfortunately, snoring vibrations, pharyngeal suction collapse, negative pressure, and hypoxia cause pathological perturbations including dysfunctional UA afferent sensory activity.
The current paper posits that peripheral sensory stimulation paradigm, which has been shown to be efficacious in improving several neurological conditions, could be an important therapeutic strategy in OSA also.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Daulatzai, Mak Adam. 2011. Role of Sensory Stimulation in Amelioration of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Sleep Disorders،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-483845
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Daulatzai, Mak Adam. Role of Sensory Stimulation in Amelioration of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Sleep Disorders No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-483845
American Medical Association (AMA)
Daulatzai, Mak Adam. Role of Sensory Stimulation in Amelioration of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Sleep Disorders. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-483845
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-483845