The success of CPAP therapy in patients over 70 years

T. Aalto (Helsinki, Finland), H. Avellan-Hietanen (Helsinki, Finland), O. Ask (Helsinki, Finland), P. Vitikainen (Helsinki, Finland), D. Bärenson (Helsinki, Finland), P. Maasilta (Helsinki, Finland), A. Bachour (Helsinki, Finland)

Source: International Congress 2019 – Treatment of continuous positive airway pressure and monitoring of its effects
Session: Treatment of continuous positive airway pressure and monitoring of its effects
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 4148
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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