This review was derived from our own experience and research with this disease, plus PubMed searches of each sub-heading cross-referenced with obstructive sleep apnoea. We placed most emphasis on the most recent published work and randomised controlled trials, when available. When no such trial was available, we relied on the highest quality of the available evidence (eg, case-control studies and case series), plus expert opinion of ourselves and other researchers and clinicians.
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