Heiser C, Zimmermann I, Sommer JU, Hoermann K, Herr RM, Stuck BA (2013)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2013
Book Volume: 38
Pages Range: 595-603
Journal Issue: 7
Signs of pharyngeal neurodegeneration have been detected in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Along with this neurodegeneration, a decreased pharyngeal sensitivity to mechanical stimulation has been described. The decreased sensitivity may play a role in the pathophysiology of this disease. The aim of the study was to investigate the chemosensitivity of the pharyngeal mucosa in patients with OSA compared with controls. Healthy controls and patients with OSA (age: 30-60 years) were included. Testing of oropharyngeal chemosensitivity was performed with subjective intensity ratings of capsaicin (SIR, visual analogue scale 0-10), air puffs (presented with an olfactometer), and stimulation with CO
APA:
Heiser, C., Zimmermann, I., Sommer, J.U., Hoermann, K., Herr, R.M., & Stuck, B.A. (2013). Pharyngeal chemosensitivity in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and healthy subjects. Chemical Senses, 38(7), 595-603. https://doi.org/10.1093/chemse/bjt031
MLA:
Heiser, Clemens, et al. "Pharyngeal chemosensitivity in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and healthy subjects." Chemical Senses 38.7 (2013): 595-603.
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