Positional obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and automatic positive airway pressure (APAP) therapy

A.R. Dias, C. Martinho, A.M. Silva, C. Leitão, L. Almeida, M. Escaleira, V. Cardoso, R. Pinto Basto, P. Pinto, C. Bárbara (Lisbon, Portugal)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Technology, screening and questionnaires in OSA
Session: Technology, screening and questionnaires in OSA
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 899
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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