[Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea in childhood].
In this paper the development of the diagnostic procedure of sleep apnoe syndrome is summarized and a survey of the pathophysiology and possible causes of this illness is given as well as two groups of patients children with hypertrophic tonsils and adenoids and tightenings after pharyngo-plastic operations where this disorder was observed are demonstrated. Detailed description is given of the examinations used as well as of the possibilities of treatment.
Hosszú
Z
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Heim Pál Gyermekkórház, Budapest.
Hirschberg
J
J
D000367:Age Factors; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012135:Respiratory Sounds; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D012913:Snoring
Horkolás és obstruktív alváski apnoe gyermekkorban.