Sleep disordered breathing and lung function in myotonic dystrophy

J. Bento, M. Goncalves, M. Drummond, G. Nadais, F. Silveira, J. C. Winck (Oporto, Portugal)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Clinical aspects of obstructive sleep apnoea
Session: Clinical aspects of obstructive sleep apnoea
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3519
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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