The studies below are the research and citations supporting our work in sleep-disordered breathing fundamentals. Each title links to its source publication. This collection includes 15 studies.
Snoring increases the development of coronary artery disease: a systematic review with meta-analysis of observational studies
Liu J, Shao Y, Bai J, et al. — Sleep Breath, 2021.
Demonstrated significant correlation between snoring and increased risk of coronary artery disease development.
Effects of age and gender on upper airway, lower airway and upper lip growth
Goncalves R, et al. — Braz Oral Res, 2011.
Age and gender significantly influence airway development patterns and upper lip growth, with implications for breathing function.
Sleep-induced breathing instability
Dempsey J, et al. — Sleep, 1996.
Detailed mechanisms of breathing instability during sleep and its impact on sleep-disordered breathing.
Sleep loss and REM sleep loss are hyperalgesic
Roehrs T, et al. — Sleep, 2006.
Sleep deprivation and particularly REM sleep loss increase pain sensitivity, suggesting important links between sleep quality and pain management.
Association between autonomic function and obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review
Dissanayake H, et al. — Sleep Med Rev, 2021.
OSA significantly impacts autonomic function, with implications for cardiovascular health and overall well-being.
Mortality in severe sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome patients: impact of treatment
Marti S, et al. — Eur Respir J, 2002.
Untreated severe sleep apnea associated with increased mortality, while proper treatment significantly improves survival rates.
Effect of changes in the breathing mode and body position on tongue pressure
Takahashi S, et al. — Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop, 1999.
Breathing mode and body position significantly affect tongue pressure patterns, with implications for oral-facial development.
The human upper airway: more than a floppy tube
Eckert D, Gandevia S — J Appl Physiol, 2014.
Complex neuromuscular control mechanisms regulate upper airway function during breathing and sleep.
Myofunctional therapy reduces AHI in children and adults (systematic review & meta-analysis).
Camacho, M., et al. — Sleep, 2015.
Airway obstruction, lingual posture, and pediatric OSA.
Guilleminault, C., et al. — Sleep Medicine, 2016.
Craniofacial risk factors for pediatric OSA (systematic review).
Huynh, N.T., et al. — Sleep Medicine Reviews, 2016.
An Official American Thoracic Society Statement: The Importance of Healthy Sleep. Recommendations and Future Priorities
Mukherjee S, Patel SR, Kales SN, et al. — American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 2015.
Diagnosis and Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Review
Gottlieb DJ, Punjabi NM. — JAMA, 2020.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults
Veasey SC, Rosen IM. — The New England Journal of Medicine, 2019.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: Common Questions and Answers
Gawrys B, Silva TW, Herness J. — American Family Physician, 2024.
