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Medical Application Note: Sensors and Flexible Heaters in Sleep Apnea Machine Applications

From Honeywell Sensing and Control

Sleep apnea is a repeated cessation of breathing during sleep. A main treatment option is the use of a Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) machine...

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