Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS): Who Are Our Patients?

<p>The Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) is characterized by interruption or reduction of airfl ow during sleep despite respiratory effort, causing awakenings, oxyhemoglobin desaturation and excessive daytime sleepiness. It is considered a serious public health problem, according to rece...

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Main Author: Natália Silva Cavalcanti (Author)
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Published: Archives of Otolaryngology and Rhinology - Peertechz Publications, 2018-06-20.
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