Sleepiness versus apnoea / hypopnoea index - to treat or not to treat

P. Levy (Grenoble, France)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - What's new in the treatment of sleep apnoea
Session: What's new in the treatment of sleep apnoea
Session type: Symposium
Number: 1635
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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