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Sleep Breath 2000; 04(1): 0031-0042
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-11528
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Human Sleep Apneas and Animal Diving Reflexes: The Comparative Link

Ruben V. Rial1 , Ferràn Barbal2 , Francesca Cañellas3 , Antoni Gamundi1 , Mourad Akaârir1 , Maria C. Nicolau1
  • 1Departmento de Biologia F. i C.S., Universitat de les Illes Balears, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
  • 2Pneumology Services, Hospital Universitat Son Dureta, Palma de Mallorca, Spain and
  • 3Psychiatry Services, Hospital Universitat Son Dureta, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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31. Dezember 2000 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Adaptations to survive periods of limited access to oxygen should have been favored along the evolution of vertebrates. Paradigmatic examples of this adaptation are the diving animals, which can sustain prolonged and repetitive periods of anoxia. These animals support what would be considered a severe gas imbalance in their internal environment thanks to three main strategies: increased oxygen stores, resistance to asphyxia, and reduced metabolic expenditure during the apneic intervals. However, diving animals developed their abilities from very old life-sustaining responses that should have been used on many other occasions. Humans with sleep apneas perhaps share many physiological adaptations with diving animals. We review here the extent of such similarities and offer clear evidence of its existence and suggest possible research lines that could improve the clinical knowledge about this condition.

KEYWORD

:sleep apnea - diving apnea - diving reflexes

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