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Re: REM Rebound, etc. for second draft

Posted by cmack on April 06, 2001 at 11:40:39:

In Reply to: Re: REM Rebound, etc. for second draft posted by Jeff in Idaho on April 05, 2001 at 10:28:59:

Jeff,
My understanding is that the throat is obstructed when you sleep and the throat muscles relax and obstruct the airway. The air-flow of the cpap forces the obstructed throat open.
I think it's more relaxation of muscles than paralyzation.

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