Is laryngeal descent associated with increased risk for obstructive sleep apnea?
The laryngeal position is lower in men than women. Aging is associated with a lower laryngeal position, and a longer ALVC is independently associated with OSA severity in Japanese patients. We conclude that both laryngeal descent and BMI may be risk factors for OSA.
Because T plays an important role in all life stages for both sexes, future efforts should focus on better defining these relationships and their broader impacts.