Systematic review: the influence of nasal obstruction on sleep apnea

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common disorder that can lead to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, as well as to metabolic, neurological, and behavioral consequences. It is currently believed that nasal obstruction compromises the quality of sleep when it r...

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Main Authors: Debora Petrungaro Migueis, Luiz Claudio Santos Thuler, Lucas Neves de Andrade Lemes, Chirlene Santos Souza Moreira, Lucia Joffily, Maria Helena de Araujo-Melo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-04-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1808-86942016000200223&lng=en&tlng=en