An unexpected cause of sleep apnea in a child

Christy Shuk-kuen Chau (Hong Kong, China)

Source: International Congress 2019 – Sleep and breathing disorders & Respiratory critical care
Session: Sleep and breathing disorders & Respiratory critical care
Session type: Lungs on fire
Number: 3775
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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