Obese patients with OSA: gender and upper airways collapsibility (UAC)

F. Fanfulla, T. Montagna, F. Pagella, M. Benazzo, C. Bruschi, C. Fracchia (Montescano, Pavia, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Pathogenesis of OSA
Session: Pathogenesis of OSA
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2757
Disease area: Airway diseases

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