Potential reasons for the under-recognition of OSA in women

A. Valipour (Vienna, Austria)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Gender-related aspects in sleep apnoea
Session: Gender-related aspects in sleep apnoea
Session type: Symposium
Number: 177
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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