Apparatus and method for the treatment of an upper airway...

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2006-03-14

2006-03-14

Lewis, Aaron J. (Department: 3743)

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

C128S204180, C128S204230

Reexamination Certificate

active

07011087

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and a method for the treatment of an upper airway flow limitation, the apparatus including a means to detect an interruption in an upper airway inspiratory flow rate of the patient and further including a treatment means which treats the upper airway flow limitation on detection of the interruption cycle.

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