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From examination of nocturnal breathing pauses in the Sleep Laboratory, sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) can frequently be diagnosed. In at least 80% of such cases, obstructive SAS can be diagnosed, while for the remainder disorders of central neural respiratory control are likely to be the cause.
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Netzer, N., Huonker, M., Werner, P., Prelicz, H., Keul, J., Matthys, H. (1996). Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Body Building and Abuse of Anabolic Steroids. In: Steinacker, J.M., Ward, S.A. (eds) The Physiology and Pathophysiology of Exercise Tolerance. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-5887-3_37
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