Revue des maladies respiratoires
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Recent recommendations advise against the use of portable home respiratory polygraphy systems for the diagnosis of the obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS). Nevertheless such systems are widely used, particularly in France. Our aim was to assess the diagnostic value of one of these systems in the diagnosis of OSAS. ⋯ A negative result by HRP does not exclude OSAS and full PSG is required in patients suspected of having this condition.