Relations between body mass index, laryngeal fat pads, and laryngeal airway configuration in adult men population.

Yonatan LahavMeital AdiEden ArberboyDoron HalperinHagit Shoffel-HavakukOded Cohen

Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2020)

In adult males, BMI is correlated with laryngeal fat-pad volume, affecting its morphology and airway width. Clinical implications regarding obstructive sleep apnea and voice quality should be further investigated.

Keyphrases

body mass index
obstructive sleep apnea
adipose tissue
weight gain
fatty acid
physical activity
positive airway pressure
childhood cancer
middle aged
young adults
single molecule