Airway Size and OSA

[Tomasjohn]

I did my research on the web in regards to airway size and it's influence and OSA.  I conclude my airways are ok. Would like to have your feedback because I have consultations coming up.

I attach a diagram showing AP and RL distance as well as the cross section area. 

AP distance: "Front to Back"
RL: "Right to Left"
Cross Section Area: mm^2

See the discrepancy between the upper / lower part of the posterior airway. Yes, the narrowest part (AP dist.) is on the same level as the hyoid bone (approx).

The y-axis is the vertical position.
Total volume is 38cc.

If observed from above, my airway resembles the shape of of a pyramid, but without a tip.

ETA: Poster requested deletions of his attachments. Kavan

[kavan]

Depends on what your consult is for. As to the hyoid bone, a sliding genio can put the hyoid bone in a more favorable position to give more airway space. A BSSO (with CCW-r) will open up the lower airway more and I think maxillary advancement along a horizontal displacement vector can help with the upper airway.

Sorry, I don't know what the technical specs. are for ideal airway size. But I can tell you that if you're getting any of the procedures I said above, the breathing 'pipes' tend to open up more.

[Tomasjohn]

Depends on what your consult is for. As to the hyoid bone, a sliding genio can put the hyoid bone in a more favorable position to give more airway space. A BSSO (with CCW-r) will open up the lower airway more and I think maxillary advancement along a horizontal displacement vector can help with the upper airway.

Sorry, I don't know what the technical specs. are for ideal airway size. But I can tell you that if you're getting any of the procedures I said above, the breathing 'pipes' tend to open up more.

Thanks!