Numeric Simulation of the Upper Airway Structure and Airflow Dynamic Characteristics After Unilateral Complete Maxillary Resection

2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 268-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yumei Qian ◽  
Haixin Qian ◽  
Yadong Wu ◽  
Ting Jiao
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Numeric Simulation ◽  
Upper Airway Structure

Uvula Dynamic Characteristics

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M. Al-Jumaily ◽  
S. Ashaat ◽  
B. A. Martin ◽  
R. Heinzer ◽  
J. Haba Rubio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Fluid Layer ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Tissue Elasticity ◽  
Upper Airways ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Mri Scans

The airway binary fluid layer and the structural characteristics of the upper airways have significant influence on the activity of the airway muscles by changing airway compliance and collapsibility during obstructive sleep apnea trauma. The uvula plays an important role in the collapse process. Using MRI scans, this paper develops a structural model for the uvula and determines its dynamic characteristics in terms of natural frequencies and mode shapes as a preliminary process to determine optimum conditions to therapeutically relieve upper airway obstruction. The effect of the variation of tissue elasticity due to water content is elaborated on.

scholarly journals A Detection and Therapeutic Device to Overcome Sleep Apnea in Infants

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Airway Pressure ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Periodic Breathing ◽  
Breathing Patterns ◽  
Efficient System ◽  
Pressure Therapy ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Upper Airway Structure

Among the various sleep-disordered breathing patterns infant’s experience, like periodic breathing, premature apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, has been considered a major cause of concern. Upper airway structure, mechanics of the pulmonary system, etc., are a few reasons why the infants are vulnerable to obstructive sleep-disordered. An imbalance in the viscoelastic properties of the pharynx, dilators, and pressure can lead to airway collapse. A low level of oxygen in blood or hypoxemia is considered a characteristic in infants with severe OSA. Invasive treatments like nasopharyngeal tubes, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), or tracheostomy are found to be helpful in most cases where infants experience sleep apnea. This paper proposes an efficient system for monitoring obstructive sleep apnea in infants on a long-term basis, and if any anomaly is detected, the device provides Continuous Airway Pressure therapy until the abnormality is normalized.

Upper Airway Structure

2017 ◽  
pp. 676-685.e2
Author(s):  
Thomas H. Shaffer ◽  
Raymond B. Penn ◽  
Marla R. Wolfson
Keyword(s):  
Upper Airway ◽  
Upper Airway Structure

Gender differences in upper airway compliance during NREM sleep: role of neck circumference

2002 ◽  
Vol 92 (6) ◽  
pp. 2535-2541 ◽  
Author(s):  
James A. Rowley ◽  
Carrie S. Sanders ◽  
Brian R. Zahn ◽  
M. Safwan Badr
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Gender Difference ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Nrem Sleep ◽  
Neck Circumference ◽  
Cross Sectional Area ◽  
Sectional Area ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Upper Airway Structure

It has been proposed that the gender difference in sleep apnea prevalence is related to gender differences in upper airway structure and function. We hypothesized that men would have smaller retropalatal cross-sectional area and higher compliance during sleep compared with women. Using upper airway imaging, we measured upper airway cross-sectional area and retropalatal compliance in wakefulness and non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep in 15 men and 15 women without sleep-disordered breathing. Cross-sectional area at the beginning of inspiration tended to be larger in men compared with women in both wakefulness [194.5 ± 21.3 vs. 138.8 ± 12.0 (SE) mm2] and NREM sleep (111.1 ± 17.6 vs. 83.3 ± 11.9 mm2; P = 0.058). There was no significant difference, however, after correction for body surface area. Retropalatal compliance also tended to be higher in men during both wakefulness (5.9 ± 1.4 vs. 3.1 ± 1.4 mm2/cmH2O; P = 0.006) and NREM sleep (12.6 ± 2.7 vs. 4.7 ± 2.6 mm2/cmH2O; P = 0.055). However, compliance was similar in men relative to women after correction for neck circumference. We conclude that the gender difference in retropalatal compliance is more accurately attributed to differences in neck circumference between the genders.

320-Detector CT Imaging of the Upper Airway Structure of Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome

2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 675-677 ◽  
Author(s):  
Binbin Ying ◽  
Qiuli Huang ◽  
Yingsheng Su ◽  
Bonian Fu ◽  
Xianwang Ye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Ct Imaging ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Upper Airway Structure ◽  
Hypopnea Syndrome

scholarly journals Upper Airway Dimensions in Class II Malocclusion

2007 ◽  
Vol 77 (6) ◽  
pp. 1046-1053 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirja Kirjavainen ◽  
Turkka Kirjavainen
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Time ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Class Ii ◽  
Class I ◽  
Class Ii Malocclusion ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lateral Cephalograms ◽  
Division 1 ◽  
Upper Airway Structure ◽  
Class Ii Division 1

Abstract Objective: To study the effects of cervical headgear treatment of Class II division 1 malocclusion on upper airway structures in children. Materials and Methods: Forty children aged 9.1 (7.2–11.5) years with Class II division 1 malocclusion were treated using a cervical headgear as the only treatment appliance. The headgear consisted of a long outer bow bent 15° upward and a large inner bow expanded 10 mm larger than the intermolar distance. Lateral cephalograms were taken before and after the treatment. Upper airway structures were estimated from the cephalograms. The results were compared to cross-sectional data of 80 age-matched controls with a Class I molar relationship. Results: A Class I molar relationship was achieved in all treated children. The mean treatment time was 1.6 (0.3–3.1) years. The Class II malocclusion was accompanied by a similar or wider nasopharyngeal space than in the controls but narrower oro- and hypopharyngeal spaces. The retropalatal area was widened by the treatment (P < .05), whereas the rest of the oropharynx and hypopharynx remained narrower than in the controls. Before the treatment, the mandibular plane was in a more horizontal position than in the controls, but during the treatment, it rotated to a position similar to that of the controls. Conclusion: Class II division 1 malocclusion is associated with a narrower upper airway structure even without retrognathia. Headgear treatment is associated with an increase in the retropalatal airway space.

scholarly journals Comparative Effects of Two Oral Appliances on Upper Airway Structure in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

SLEEP ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 469-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate Sutherland ◽  
Sheryn A. Deane ◽  
Andrew S.L. Chan ◽  
Richard J. Schwab ◽  
Andrew T. Ng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Oral Appliances ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Upper Airway Structure
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