Theophylline and acetazolamide reduce sleep-disordered breathing at high altitude

Fischer R., Lang S.M., Leitl M., Thiere M., Steiner U., Huber R.M.

Source: Eur Respir J 2004; 23: 47-52
Journal Issue: January
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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