Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Impact on Anesthesia and General Health
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder characterized by brief episodes of complete or partial airway obstruction during sleep,
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder characterized by brief episodes of complete or partial airway obstruction during sleep,
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