The Origin of Pharyngeal Obstruction during Sleep

Laurence I. Barsh

doi:10.1055/s-1999-22060

Sleep and Breathing, Table of Contents

Sleep Breath 1999; 3(1): 017-022
DOI: 10.1055/s-1999-22060

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The Origin of Pharyngeal Obstruction during Sleep

Laurence I. Barsh¹

Private practice, West Palm Beach, Florida.

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ABSTRACT

This paper traces the development of the adult human pharynx through evolution, comparative anatomy, and development from infant to adult. Based on phylogeny and otogeny, an hypothesis for the occurrence of obstructive sleep apnea in the mature human is presented.

KEYWORD

obstructive sleep apnea - oropharynx - klinorynchy - evolution - pharynx

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