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Upper Airway Obstruction: Causes & Treatments by ramya is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses the anatomy and physiology of the upper airway, causes of obstruction, and diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. It covers topics like nasal anatomy, parts of the pharynx, common causes of obstruction like allergic rhinitis and adenoid hypertrophy. Diagnosis involves tools like cephalometry, CT, and MRI scans. Treatment options discussed include rapid maxillary expansion, oral appliances, and surgical procedures like adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy.
- Author
- ramya
- Language
- EN