Effects of reduced lung volumes and age on oxyhemoglobin nocturnal desaturation in obstructive sleep apnea patients before and after CPAP treatment

M. Guglielmo, D. Lodico, C. Ciacco, L. Zito, K. Bannout, F. Gamna, R. Torchio (AOU San Luigi, University, AOU S.Luigi, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Obstructive sleep apnoea: clinical aspects II
Session: Obstructive sleep apnoea: clinical aspects II
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3920
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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