How Does CPAP Improve Breathing in the Patient with OSA

question 16

Multiple Choice

How does CPAP improve breathing in the patient with OSA?

• A) Stimulation of the phrenic nerve
• B) Pneumatic splinting of the upper airway
• C) Stimulation of upper airway muscles
• D) Repositioning of the epiglottis

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