The prevalence of sleep apnea symptoms in professional athletes is dependent on type of sport activities

G. Pinchi, F. Corsetti, A. E. Taurino, M. Mancini, C. Fracchia, F. Fanfulla (Terni, Montescano, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Clinical aspects of obstructive sleep apnoea II
Session: Clinical aspects of obstructive sleep apnoea II
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3767
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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