Sex differences in airway size are not innate, but likely develop because of hormonal changes around puberty, reports a new study by the University of Waterloo. Smaller airways can lead to the ...

Placement of a double-lumen endotracheal tube is an airway-management technique that permits isolation and selective ventilation of a single lung. Double-lumen tubes are bifurcated into a bronchial ...

The pauses in breathing can last a few seconds or minutes, and typically end with a snort or a choking sound. There are three main types of sleep apnea. As the name suggests, obstructive sleep apnea ...

Children who aspirated thin or thickened liquids achieved resolution of swallowing dysfunction after a year of therapy, according to study results. “Most pediatric patients who aspirate thin and ...

Promising results from a Phase III study finds upper airway electronic stimulation to be effective in reducing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms. Results published in a new study in the Jan. 9 ...

A clinical study suggests that electronic stimulation therapy reduces obstructive sleep apnea and is safe and effective. Stimulation Therapy for Apnea Reduction (STAR Trial) evaluated an implantable ...