ENT Centre
Hypopharyngeal

Hypopharyngeal area referred to the area below the tonsils to the entrance of trachea, bounded by the base and posterior third of tongue, the epiglottis and the posterior pharyngeal wall. This level is more commonly obstructed in patient with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.

 

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