Body composition correlates with the severity of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

S. Lovin, R. Bercea, C. Cojocaru, G. Rusu, T. Mihaescu (Galati, Iasi, Romania)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Weight control and comorbidity in obstructive sleep apnoea
Session: Weight control and comorbidity in obstructive sleep apnoea
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 792
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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