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Neurological Aspects of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Meredith Broderick and Christian Guilleminault YEAR IN NEUROLOGY 2008 Broderick, M., Guilleminault, C. 2008; 1142: 44-57

Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnea is often regarded as a structural disorder causing narrowing of the airway. This article reviews the neurological aspects of obstructive sleep apnea, including the upper airway reflex, cortical arousal thresholds, and motor function as they pertain to the pathophysiology of disease. We also discuss the relationship of obstructive sleep apnea to other neurological diseases.

View details for DOI 10.1196/annals.1444.003

View details for Web of Science ID 000260858700003