Saw-tooth pattern during flow-volume curve is highly indicative for OSAS

M. Aquilini, G. Gencarelli, A. Ricci, S. Giovagnoli, G. Failla, A. Villani, S. Mariotta (Rome, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Clinical aspects of obstructive sleep apnoea
Session: Clinical aspects of obstructive sleep apnoea
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3522
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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