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J Appl Physiol 66: 1599-1605, 1989;
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Journal of Applied Physiology, Vol 66, Issue 4 1599-1605, Copyright © 1989 by American Physiological Society

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Effects of negative upper airway pressure on pattern of breathing in sleeping infants

B. T. Thach, A. P. Menon and G. L. Schefft
Edward Mallinckrodt Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Missouri 63110.

Negative upper airway (UAW) pressure inhibits diaphragm inspiratory activity in animals, but there is no direct evidence of this reflex in humans. Also, little is known regarding reflex latency or effects of varying time of stimulation during the breathing cycle. We studied effects of UAW negative pressure on inspiratory airflow and respiratory timing in seven tracheostomized infants during quiet sleep with a face mask and syringe used to produce UAW suction without changing lower airway pressure. Suction trials lasted 2-3 s. During UAW suction, mean and peak inspiratory airflow as well as tidal volume was markedly reduced (16-68%) regardless of whether stimulation occurred in inspiration or expiration. Reflex latency was 42 +/- 3 ms. When suction was applied during inspiration or late expiration, the inspiration and the following expiration were shortened. In contrast, suction applied during midexpiration prolonged expiration and tended to prolong inspiration. The changes in flow, tidal volume, and timing indicate a marked inhibitory effect of UAW suction on thoracic inspiratory muscles. Such a reflex mechanism may function in preventing pharyngeal collapse by inspiratory suction pressure.


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