Clinical and pathophysiological aspects of obstructive sleep apnea in children.
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.
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John Hopkins Hospital, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Baltimore, Maryland 21287-1030, USA.
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