Oropharyngeal device to maintain airway patency

摘要

The present disclosure provides an oropharyngeal device. An oropharyngeal device according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a passive tongue holding structure (12) having a terminating end (16) adapted to prevent the pharynx of the subject's tongue from dropping, and a passive tongue holding structure. At least one anchor structure connected to the structure to removably secure the passive tongue retaining structure to at least one tooth / mandible of the subject. The size and dimensions of the passive tongue retention structure prevent the posterior pharynx of the tongue from obstructing the oropharynx during sleep and induce movement of the tongue during swallowing without inducing a vomiting reflex. It is set to allow. [Selection diagram] Fig. 1