Sleep Apnea - References

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  • Kushida CA, et al. (2006). Practice parameters for the indications for polysomnography and related procedures: An update for 2005. Sleep, 28(4): 499–521.

  • Kushida CA, et al. (2006). Practice parameters for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea with oral appliances: An update for 2005. Sleep, 29(2): 240–243.

  • Kushida CA, et al. (2006). Practice parameters for the use of continuous and bilevel positive airway pressure devices to treat adult patients with sleep-related breathing disorders. Sleep, 29(3): 375–380.

  • Morgenthaler TI, et al. (2006). Practice parameters for the medical therapy of obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep, 29(8): 1031–1035.

Last Updated: 07/13/2007

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