Title: Respiratory function of the upper airway /
Authors: Sant'Ambrogio, G.; Mathew, Oommen P., 1948-
Publisher: Dekker,
Year: 1988
Subjects: Trachea physiology; Nose physiology; Larynx physiology; Nasopharynx; Respiration
Contents: Historical perspective / Inci A. Bowman -- Comparative aspects of upper airway structure and function / Donald Bartlett, Jr. -- Functional anatomy of the upper airway during development / James F. Bosma -- Striated respiratory muscles of the upper airways / Erik van Lunteren and Kingman P. Strohl -- Central control of the upper airway / Steven D. Iscoe -- Nerve receptors of the upper airway / John Widdicombe, Giuseppe Sant'Ambrogio and Oommen P. Mathew -- Nasal and pharyngeal reflexes: protective and respiratory functions / John Widdicombe -- Laryngeal reflexes / Oommen P. Mathew and Franca B. Sant'Ambrogio -- Upper airway reflexes in newborns / Jacopo P. Mortola and John T. Fisher -- A biomechanical view of upper airway function / Leslie G. Olson [and others] -- Nasal airflow resistance / Philip Cole -- Modification of inspired air / Philip Cole -- Role of the upper airway in the control of respiratory flow and lung volume in humans / Anthony Brancatisano and Ludwig A. Engel -- Two functions of breathing: respiration and sound production / Arthur B. Otis -- Regulation of breathing pattern during feeding: role of suck, swallow, and nutrients / Oommen P. Mathew -- Acute effects of cigarette smoke on the upper airway / Lu-Yuan Lee.