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Dr. Frances Chung

STOP-BANG Score for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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<p>Screens for obstructive sleep apnea.</p>

<p>Obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis.</p>

STOP-BANG

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The STOP-BANG Score for Obstructive Sleep Apnea screens for obstructive sleep apnea.

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