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Floppy epiglottis during drug-induced sleep endoscopy: an almost complete resolution by adopting the lateral posture.

Patty Elisabeth VonkM J L RaveslootK M KasiusJ P van MaanenN de Vries
Published in: Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung (2019)
A FE appears almost exclusively in supine position. In patients with a FE, positional therapy can be a promising alternative as a standalone treatment, but also as part of combination therapy with for example mandibular advancement devices or less invasive forms of upper airway surgery.
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