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Case Reports
. 2019 Oct;68(8):459-461.

PURL: Can sleep apnea be accurately diagnosed at home?

E Ashley Suniega  1 , Christina M Thoma Md M Thoma  1 , J Scott Earwood  1 , Dean A Seehusen  2
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PURL: Can sleep apnea be accurately diagnosed at home?

E Ashley Suniega et al. J Fam Pract. 2019 Oct.

Abstract

A recent study says Yes, and that it offers advantages: It can be scheduled faster, is less expensive, and is more acceptable to many patients than lab testing.

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