These findings suggest the hypothesis that fluid displacement to the upper body during recumbency may predispose to pharyngeal obstruction during sleep, especially in fluid oerload states, such as heart and renal failure.

• 上述研究结果提示：平卧位休息时，液体转移至上体，可以引起睡眠过程中咽部梗阻，特别是在体液过多的状态下，比如心衰和肾功能衰竭。