Abbreviations
- AHI:
-
apnea/hypopnea index
- CPAP:
-
continuous positive airway pressure
- ESS:
-
Epworth Sleepiness Scale
- MSLT:
-
Multiple Sleep Latency Test
- OSA:
-
obstructive sleep apnea
- PLMI:
-
periodic limb movement index
- PSG:
-
polysomnography
- SOREMP:
-
sleep-onset rapid eye movement period
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Romigi, A., Caccamo, M., Vitrani, G. et al. A false alarm of narcolepsy: obstructive sleep apnea masquerading as narcolepsy and vice-versa: two further controversial cases. Sleep Breath 25, 367–370 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11325-020-02070-9
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