Nasal Cycle Dilemma: Nasal Cycle Is Associated to Brain Wake/REM States or Is Associated to Conscious State in Them?
A Atanasov
Open Journal of Biophysics December 14, 2018 DOI: 10.4236/ojbiphy.2019.91001 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Consciousness Dilemma State computer science Nostril Altered state Wake Mechanics Nose Anatomy |
| Citations | 4 |
| Key points | Proposes that the nasal cycle occurs only during conscious brain states and could serve as a marker for consciousness. |
Abstract
Experimental and theoretical arguments have been described in favor of the hypothesis that the nasal cycle reversals of the nostril’s airflow occurs only in the consciousness states of the brain (during awake/wake state, REM state and during dreams in St.1, 2 of the non-REM sleep). This finding gives possibility to use nasal cycle as “marker for consciousness states”. An idea for clinical application of the hypothesis is proposed.
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