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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2016-04-01
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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 |