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Editorial
. 2022 Sep;27(9):684-685.
doi: 10.1111/resp.14299. Epub 2022 Jun 7.

The role of obstructive sleep apnoea in cognitive dysfunction of the elderly: A therapeutic target or Pandora's box?

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The role of obstructive sleep apnoea in cognitive dysfunction of the elderly: A therapeutic target or Pandora's box?

Darren R Mansfield. Respirology. 2022 Sep.
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Keywords: CPAP; cognition; obstructive sleep apnoea.

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