Aging influences on pharyngeal anatomy and physiology: the predisposition to pharyngeal collapse

Am J Med. 2006 Jan;119(1):72.e9-14. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2005.01.077.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aging / pathology*
  • Aging / physiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pharyngeal Muscles / physiopathology
  • Pharynx / pathology*
  • Pharynx / physiopathology*
  • Polysomnography
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / pathology
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / physiopathology*