Effects of obesity upon genioglossus structure and function in obstructive sleep apnoea

Carrera M., Barbe F., Sauleda J., Tomas M., Gomez C., Santos C., Agusti A.G.N.

Source: Eur Respir J 2004; 23: 425-429
Journal Issue: March
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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