Doctors scan breathing muscles to unlock sleep apnea secrets

NCT ID NCT07370376

Summary

This study used ultrasound imaging to examine how the diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) functions in people with obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers measured 60 patients' diaphragm movements to see if they relate to how severe their sleep apnea is. The goal was to better understand breathing mechanics in this condition, not to test treatments.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mohamed AbdElmoniem

    Al Mansurah, 35516, Egypt

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