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  • Title: [Obstructive sleep apnea syndromes].
    Author: Poirrier R.
    Journal: Rev Belge Med Dent (1984); 1991; 46(4):21-32. PubMed ID: 1815294.
    Abstract:
    With the exception of cases where a lesion creates a clearly identifiable and surgically removable anatomical obstacle on the upper air duct (tumors, cysts, hypertrophic tonsils, vegetations,...), currently the continuous positive air pressure is the treatment of choice. One drawback is that in most cases it is no more than a symptomatic treatment. The most efficient alternative treatment is using extensive maxillofacial surgery. Another promising way is prevention through specific mouth breathing treatment from the earliest age on.
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