| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4126015 | Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
REM sleep is characterized by significant nasal congestion; non-REM sleep, by profound decongestion. This phenomenon may be attributable to REM-dependent variation in cerebral blood flow that affects nasal congestion via the internal carotid system. REM-induced nasal congestion, an indirect effect of augmented cerebral perfusion, may contribute to the higher frequency of obstructive events in REM sleep.
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Authors
Luc G.T. MD, Omar MD, Jennifer MD, Claire C. MD, Kelvin C. MD, Joseph B. MD, Richard A. MD,