Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea among former World Trade Center (WTC) rescue workers

R. de la Hoz, R. N. Aurora, L. Paul, B. Hatfield, L. Bienenfeld, A. Afilaka, H. Robin (New York, NY, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - The air we breathe indoors and outdoors
Session: The air we breathe indoors and outdoors
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1208
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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