Anxiety, depression and alexithymia in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

S. Dumitru, D. Bratis, S. Gyftopoulos, A. Tselebis, I. Xazapis, K. Chronopoulou, E. Kosmas (Athens, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Comorbid obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and OSA comorbidities
Session: Comorbid obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and OSA comorbidities
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2252
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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