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The size of the soft tissue structures of the oropharynx contributes to the pathogenesis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Submental ultrasound can be used to determine whether the size of the tongue muscles is adequate to keep the upper airway open during sleep. By measuring changes in these muscles, ultrasound can be a useful tool for the evaluation of sleep apnea and the effectiveness of myofunctional therapy (MT).

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Ultrasound Evaluation in Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) Patients

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    2026年

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  • Cristina Rodríguez Alcalá,
  • Eric Thuler,
  • Carlos O’Connor Reina,
  • Laura Rodríguez Alcalá

摘要

The size of the soft tissue structures of the oropharynx contributes to the pathogenesis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Submental ultrasound can be used to determine whether the size of the tongue muscles is adequate to keep the upper airway open during sleep. By measuring changes in these muscles, ultrasound can be a useful tool for the evaluation of sleep apnea and the effectiveness of myofunctional therapy (MT).