The microcirculation contributes significantly to blood flow resistance, and upper airway microcirculation in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is affected by endothelial activation, altered blood flow shear stress, and snoring-induced tissue vibration. The relevance of these mechanisms in microcirculatory response and remodeling remains largely unknown but may influence treatment decisions in OSA. This study analyzes pharyngeal muscle tissue from non-obese young adult patients with OSA and chronic loud snoring.
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Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12006345/
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