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Research Article

Nasal Obstruction and Sleep-disordered Breathing: The Effect of Supine Body Position on Nasal Measurements in Snorers

Paula Virkkula Otorhinolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery Helsinki University Central Hospital Helsinki
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Paula Maasilta Pulmonary Medicine Helsinki University Central Hospital Helsinki
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Maija Hytönen Otorhinolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery Helsinki University Central Hospital Helsinki
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Tapani Salmi Clinical Neurophysiology Helsinki University Central Hospital Helsinki
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Henrik Malmberg Otorhinolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery Helsinki University Central Hospital Helsinki
Pages 648-654 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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