Epworth sleepiness scale ratings – What does ²in recent times² mean?

W. Cassel, T. Ploch, A. Jerrentrup, S. Canisius, V. Claus (Marburg, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Obstructive sleep apnoea : physiology, diagnostic tools and technology
Session: Obstructive sleep apnoea : physiology, diagnostic tools and technology
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4963
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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