Spirometry and OSAS: a predictive role of the flow/volume curve?

M. Bonavia, L. Ferrera, A. Quaglia (Arenzano, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
Session: Diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1174
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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