Does forced oscillations technique in sitting, othostatic, and supine position, help early diagnosis of sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) in greatly obese patients?

R. R. Bossi, C. C. Baldessari, V. V. Betti, T. T. Cappelletti, M. A. M. A. Romolotti, V. V. Fasano (Milano, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Therapeutic effects in obstructive sleep apnoea
Session: Therapeutic effects in obstructive sleep apnoea
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1702
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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