Inspiratory Flow Limitation in a Normal Population of Adults in São Paulo, Brazil | Zendy

Luciana O. Palombini | Zendy; Sérgio Tufik | Zendy; David M. Rapoport | Zendy; Indu Ayappa | Zendy; Christian Guilleminault | Zendy; Luciana Godoy | Zendy; Laura Castro | Zendy; Lia Bittencourt | Zendy

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Inspiratory Flow Limitation in a Normal Population of Adults in São Paulo, Brazil

Author(s) -

Luciana O. Palombini,

Sérgio Tufik,

David M. Rapoport,

Indu Ayappa,

Christian Guilleminault,

Luciana Godoy,

Laura Castro,

Lia Bittencourt

Publication year - 2013

Publication title -

sleep

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.222

H-Index - 207

eISSN - 1550-9109

pISSN - 0161-8105

DOI - 10.5665/sleep.3122

Subject(s) - polysomnography , asymptomatic , medicine , population , obstructive sleep apnea , body mass index , cohort , apnea , anesthesia , physical therapy , environmental health

Inspiratory flow limitation (IFL) during sleep occurs when airflow remains constant despite an increase in respiratory effort. This respiratory event has been recognized as an important parameter for identifying sleep breathing disorders. The purpose of this study was to investigate how much IFL normal individuals can present during sleep.

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