Effect of nasal or oral breathing route on upper airway resistance during sleep

Fitzpatrick M.F., McLean H., Urton A.M., Tan A., O'Donnell D., Driver H.S.

Source: Eur Respir J 2003; 22: 827-832
Journal Issue: November
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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