Seated versus supine position using negative expiratory pressure (NEP) to evaluate upper airway collapsibility (UAC) in awake children

H. Larramona, J. McDonough, S. Pinto, P. L. Gallagher, C. Marcus (Sabadell, Spain; , United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Adenotonsillectomy and paediatric sleep medicine
Session: Adenotonsillectomy and paediatric sleep medicine
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 255
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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