Comparison of standard humidification and humidification with a heated breathing tube in CPAP therapy of obstructive sleep apnea

W. Galetke, S. Stieglitz, C. Priegnitz, T. Schaefer, W. Randerath (Solingen, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Clinical aspects of continuous positive airway pressure therapy
Session: Clinical aspects of continuous positive airway pressure therapy
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 784
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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