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All PSG recordings were scored and interpreted in accordance with American Academy of Sleep Medicine criteria. In Bogot\u00e1, PSG revealed moderate OSA (an apnea-hypopnea index [AHI] of 21 events\/h); in Bucaramanga, PSG revealed increased upper airway resistance (an AHI of 2 events\/h); in Santa Marta, PSG revealed mild OSA (an AHI of 7 events\/h). The reduction in the AHI was predominantly a reduction in hypopneas and obstructive apneas. The respiratory events were shorter in duration in the city at an intermediate altitude. Given that the AHI varied widely across cities, we can assume that the patient is normal or has moderate OSA depending on the city where he is. 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