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Method and system for treatment of sleep apnea

  • US 4,830,008 A
  • Filed: 02/16/1988
  • Issued: 05/16/1989
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/24/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for treatment of sleep-apnea syndrome in a patient, the method comprising the steps of:

  • monitoring inspiratory effort;

    generating electrical signals in response to the step of monitoring; and

    applying said electrical signals to those nerves which activate the patient'"'"'s upper airway muscles to contract in order to maintain upper airway patency.

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