Snoring and sleep apnoea: how it can be prevented in childhood.
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Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a very serious health problem in our society today. Medical consequences are significant, health-care costs high and good treatment options limited. The best treatment is prevention. This article addresses the issue.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Breastfeeding review : professional publication of the Nursing Mothers' Association of Australia
دوره 14 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006