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Ambulatory continuous positive airway pressure without polysomnography in patients with a high probability of obstructive sleep apnoea
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  1. Veronica Smith
  1. Clinical Fellow in Respiratory Medicine, Homerton University Hospital, UK; smith_veronica@hotmail.com

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    ▴ Mulgrew AT, Fox N, Ayas NT, et al. Diagnosis and initial management of obstructive sleep apnea without polysomnography. A randomized validation study. Ann Int Med2007;146:157–6.
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    Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common condition, diagnosed by polysomnography. However, polysomnography is costly and its availability often limited, leading to a delay in diagnosis and initiation of treatment in OSA.

    This randomised, controlled study compared the use of polysomnography for the diagnosis of OSA with …

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