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Conventional drug therapies explored in OSA have generally produced disappointing results.
Practitioners should be aware that current drug therapies for OSA may not be effective.
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Conventional drug therapies explored in OSA have generally produced disappointing results.
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The claim is based on a review of existing pharmacological treatments.
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New pharmacologic agents for obstructive sleep apnoea: what do we know and what can we expect?
Jan Hedner et al. · Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine · 2022
DOI 10.1097/mcp.0000000000000920
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