Upper airway collapsibility, dilator muscle activation and resistance in sleep apnoea

Pierce R., White D., Malhotra A., Edwards J. K., Kleverlaan D., Palmer L., Trinder J.

Source: Eur Respir J 2007; 30: 345-353
Journal Issue: August
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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