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  • Title: Rest and respiration during obstructive sleep apnoea.
    Author: Shemwell A, Wilson PA.
    Journal: Nurs Times; ; 90(19):30-2. PubMed ID: 8008563.
    Abstract:
    Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a condition in which the airway is obstructed during sleep. Although often harmless, OSA can produce significant morbidity. This paper describes the condition and how it is assessed in a respiratory diseases unit. A case study is given that highlights the far-reaching physical, social and psychological sequelae to this condition.
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