Obesity-hypoventilation syndrome (OHS): an heterogeneous entity, with implications for treatment

R. Golpe, M. J. López, M. Ortiz, A. Veres, L. A. Pérez de Llano (Lugo, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Control of breathing
Session: Control of breathing
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2456
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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