Efficacy of auto-CPAP with pressure relief during exhalation (A-Flex) during the treatment of OSA

A. Blau, T. Gentina, K. Bielicke, T. Penzel, G. Baumann, I. Fietze (Berlin, Germany; Lille, France)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Continuous positive airway pressure therapy in obstructive sleep apnoea
Session: Continuous positive airway pressure therapy in obstructive sleep apnoea
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 4534
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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