title: Clinical and pathophysiological aspects of obstructive sleep apnea in children.
abstract: OSAS is an important cause of morbidity in childhood. It differs significantly from adult OSAS in its clinical presentation, polysomnographic findings and management. Early diagnosis and treatment will result in a satisfactory outcome.
authors.affiliation: John Hopkins Hospital, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Baltimore, Maryland 21287-1030, USA.
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Marcus
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D017286:Polysomnography; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery*; D015996:Survival Rate; D014068:Tonsillectomy