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Respiratory disorders are common, and their main significance in dentistry relates to intravenous sedation, general anaesthesia and the unwanted effects of prescribed drugs. The degree of compliance achievable for local analgesia may also be compromised. As with most disorders, the history is important in the assessment of such patients.
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Greenwood, M., Meechan, J.G. (2019). The Respiratory System and Dental Practice. In: General Medicine and Surgery for Dental Practitioners. BDJ Clinician’s Guides. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-97737-9_3
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