Positional sleep apnoea syndrome: An underestimated pathology that needs to be explored

J. C. Meurice, E. Antone, J. P. Neau, A. Verbert, J. Paquereau (Poitiers, France)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Comorbid obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and OSA comorbidities
Session: Comorbid obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and OSA comorbidities
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2255
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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